Alton Brown’s Perfect Pancakes

Alton Brown’s Perfect Pancakes

Hands down, I have found the most perfect pancakes. Here is Alton Brown’s pancake recipe. I can’t even begin to say how tasty these are.

 

 

 

 

Dry Mix
6 C. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda (check expiration date first)
3 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
2 Tbsp. sugar

Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded container. Shake to mix.
Use the mix within 3 months.

“INSTANT” PANCAKES:
2 eggs, separated
2 C. buttermilk
4 Tbsp. melted butter
2 C. “Instant” Pancake Mix, recipe above
butter for greasing the pan
2 C. fresh fruit such as blueberries, if desired

Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350 degrees F. Heat oven to 200 degrees F.
Whisk together the egg whites and the buttermilk in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter.

Combine the buttermilk mixture with the egg yolk mixture in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don’t try to work all the lumps out.

Check to see that the griddle is hot by placing a few drops of water onto to the griddle. The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.

Lightly butter the griddle. Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel. (No butter should be visible.)

Gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle and sprinkle on fruit if desired. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.

Serve immediately or remove to a towel-lined baking sheet and cover with a towel. Hold in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes.

Yield: 12 pancakes

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3 Responses to “Alton Brown’s Perfect Pancakes”
  • Ann says:

    Last weekend I came to CopyKat Recipes trying to locate a recipe for IHOP pancakes. I found two pancake recipes that I thought I would try. The first was the IHOP Griddle Cakes and this one Alton Browns Perfect Pancakes. The IHOP Griddle Cakes I made last weekend and this weekend I made the Alton Browns Perfect Pancakes. The IHOP Griddle Pancakes were very good. They were soft, moist, much like the old fashion buttermilk pancakes my Mama use to make when I was a child. The AlLTON BROWN PERFECT PANCAKES were the best. THEY WERE PERFECT. I was so sold on IHOP pancakes until I found this recipe. It was so perfect and good I will never go out for breakfast again just to enjoy pancakes. Thanks for the recipes. They were great! Ann

  • Stephanie says:

    I can honestly say I can’t agree with you more on these pancakes. These were the best that I have ever had. The buttermilk is tangy, and when served with butter and real maple syrup, these are heavenly. And definately deserve the title of the perfect pancake.

  • jenna says:

    Q: Shouldn’t the “check expiration” warning be for the baking powder?

    I’ve never heard of baking soda going stale, though every experienced baker knows to test BP if it’s over a couple months old or the weather’s had high humidity.

    Please reply, as I’m always eager to learn new/better ways.
    Thanks for a groovy site.

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