Copycat IHOP Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- butter for spreading
- pure maple syrup
Directions
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set the bowl aside.
- Using a whisk, beat the egg in a medium bowl until it is light in color and frothy. Add the buttermilk and whisk until well combined.
- Add the egg-and-buttermilk mixture to the flour blend. Stir until the batter is completely smooth.
- Add the melted butter, sugar, and pure vanilla extract to the batter. Blend well.
- Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and place it on medium heat.
- Using a ladle, scoop 1/4 of a cup of batter onto the skillet or griddle. Use the back side of the ladle to spread the poured batter into a 5-inch circle. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake and the edges start to brown.
- Using a silicone or plastic spatula, carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side, about 2 minutes. Repeat the process until you have prepared all of the batter.
- Top your pancakes with a pat of butter and a drizzle of pure maple syrup. Serve immediately.
Supplies
- large bowl
- sifter
- whisk
- medium bowl
- large nonstick skillet or griddle
- cooking spray
- ladle
- silicone or plastic spatula
Recipe Notes
Buttermilk is a common ingredient in both pancakes and waffles. If you don't have any, you can make your own.
Hungry pancake lovers flock to the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) to enjoy stacks of the chain's famous light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes. But you can enjoy IHOP-quality pancakes without ever leaving your home! Our copycat IHOP pancakes are perfect for the breakfast or brunch traditionalist. Prepare these delicious homemade buttermilk pancakes on your stovetop or griddle in a snap, and then top them with butter and drizzle them with maple syrup.
How To Make My-Hop Pancakes
There's no doubt that IHOP delivers some amazingly delicious buttermilk pancakes, and now you can, too! But don't let the fun stop there -- IHOP is known for its creative flavor combinations when it comes to pancakes. Live life to your tastes by attempting any of the following flavor combinations -- or creating your own!
- If you're a fruit fanatic, add a cup of your favorite fresh fruit to the batter for some extra sweetness or a little tang. Try adding blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, bananas, or cranberries.
- If you love chocolate, you can add a handful of chocolate chips or a dash of cocoa to the batter for a rich chocolate flavor.
- Add different spices -- such as cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, clove, ginger, or cardamom -- for a unique flavor.
- If you enjoy some extra crunch, experiment with granola, walnuts, or coconut.
- Make your copycat IHOP pancakes festive by adding a handful of sprinkles to the mix -- a fun way to celebrate a birthday!
- Add some tasty toppings to your pancakes to make them even more delectable. Try maple syrup, homemade whipped cream, homemade Nutella spread, vanilla sauce, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, lemon curd, or fruit preserves.
The possibilities for a delicious copycat IHOP pancake breakfast are endless. Hit the print button now, and save this recipe for the weekend. This pancake recipe will be your new go-to; we guarantee it!