{"id":"899354e5-7ec9-4e00-b68d-8bea4f3ef911","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/899354e5-7ec9-4e00-b68d-8bea4f3ef911","source_url":"https://www.thewholesomedish.com/the-best-pancake-recipe/","title":"The Best Pancake Recipe","description":"Best Pancake Recipe - This tasty pancake recipe is easy and has a secret ingredient that gives them the perfect fluffy pancake consistency.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT15M","image_url":"https://www.thewholesomedish.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/The-Best-Pancake-Recipe-with-Secret-Ingredient-550-1-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup milk","item":"milk","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup sour cream","item":"sour cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 cups all purpose flour","item":"all purpose flour","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Butter for greasing the pan (-about 3 tablespoons)","item":"Butter for greasing the pan","preparation":"-about 3 tablespoons"},{"text":"Maple syrup for serving","item":"Maple syrup for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large bowl, add the milk, sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until combined. It’s ok to have small lumps of sour cream."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until no large clumps of dry flour remain, trying not to over mix. The batter should be very lumpy."},{"number":3,"text":"Melt about 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat until lightly bubbling and light brown."},{"number":4,"text":"Ladle the batter into the skillet making 3-4 pancakes (about 1/4 cup of batter each). Cook 3-4 minutes, until bubbles form on top of each pancake and the bottoms are golden brown."},{"number":5,"text":"Flip the pancakes. Cook 1-2 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown."},{"number":6,"text":"Carefully wipe out any excess browned butter with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining butter and pancake batter."},{"number":7,"text":"Serve warm with maple syrup."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.632099+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.632099+00:00"}