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Stack of golden hotcakes topped with butter and syrup
Jonas Mitchell

Easy Hotcake Recipe

Soft, fluffy hotcakes made with a simple buttermilk batter — no special equipment, ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 hotcakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Griddle or large nonstick skillet
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 1/4-cup measuring cup
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 Spatula

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until the dry streaks disappear — small lumps are fine, don't overmix.
  4. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per hotcake. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on top and edges look set.
  6. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  7. Serve warm with butter and syrup.

Notes

  • Don't overmix the batter — small lumps keep the hotcakes fluffy.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days, or freeze with parchment between layers for up to 3 months.
  • See the Hotcake Styles comparison in the post for Filipino, Japanese, and Mexican variations.
Nutrition (per hotcake) Calories 140 | Protein 4g | Carbohydrates 20g | Fat 5g | Fiber 1g | Sodium 220mg