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IHOP Pancake Recipe

Delicious, fluffy pancakes replicating the iconic IHOP taste, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Butter or oil for the griddle

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Griddle or large nonstick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Ladle or 1/4 cup measure for portioning batter
  • Paper towels or clean kitchen cloth

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until evenly combined.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined with a few lumps remaining.
  4. Allow the batter to rest for 3 to 5 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  6. Lightly butter the griddle with a paper towel.
  7. Using a ladle or 1/4 cup measure, pour batter onto the griddle, spacing pancakes about 2 inches apart.
  8. Cook for 1.5 to 2 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges look set.
  9. Flip each pancake using a spatula and cook for an additional 1 to 1.5 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Transfer finished pancakes to a warm plate or baking sheet in a low oven to keep warm.

Notes

Serve hot with butter and maple syrup or your favorite toppings.