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Copycat McDonalds Pancake Recipe (Quick and Easy) Recipe

Copycat McDonalds Pancake Recipe (Quick and Easy) Recipe


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  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

McDonalds Pancake magic brings weekend breakfast bliss right to home kitchens. Fluffy, golden pancakes with classic diner-style comfort deliver restaurant-quality satisfaction you’ll crave anytime.


Ingredients

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Pancake Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (8 grams) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract

Cooking and Serving:

  • Butter, for greasing the pan
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. Assemble dry ingredients by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform powder blend.
  2. Craft a separate liquid mixture by whisking milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smoothly integrated.
  3. Gently merge wet and dry components, stirring with minimal agitation to maintain a slightly lumpy texture that ensures tender pancakes.
  4. Warm a non-stick cooking surface over medium temperature, applying a delicate butter coating to prevent potential sticking.
  5. Carefully ladle batter onto the heated surface, forming circular pancake shapes approximately 4 inches in diameter.
  6. Monitor pancake development, watching for telltale bubble formations across the surface and subtle edge solidification as indicators of optimal cooking time.
  7. Execute a precise flip when bottom reaches a golden-brown hue, allowing reverse side to achieve similar caramelized coloration.
  8. Repeat cooking process, adjusting heat and butter application to maintain consistent pancake quality.
  9. Plate pancakes in an attractive stack, garnishing with a generous pat of butter and cascading maple syrup for classic McDonalds-style presentation.

Notes

  • Always mix wet and dry ingredients separately to prevent overmixing, which can make pancakes tough and dense.
  • Use room temperature ingredients like milk and eggs for smoother batter and more even cooking.
  • Rest the batter for 5-10 minutes before cooking to allow flour to absorb liquid and create fluffier pancakes.
  • Test skillet temperature by dropping a small amount of water – if it sizzles, the pan is ready for perfect golden pancakes.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg