7 TOP PANCAKE & WAFFLE RECIPES

Pancakes and waffles are classic breakfast staples loved by many. Here are seven delicious recipes to try at home:

1. Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
4. Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
6. Serve warm with maple syrup and butter.

2. Blueberry Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions:

1. Follow the same instructions as for Classic Buttermilk Pancakes, adding the blueberries to the batter after mixing the wet and dry ingredients.

3. Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Follow the same instructions as for Classic Buttermilk Pancakes, adding the chocolate chips to the batter after mixing the wet and dry ingredients.

4. Belgian Waffles

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
4. Preheat your waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown and crispy.
5. Serve with your favorite toppings like syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

5. Banana Nut Waffles

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Follow the same instructions as for Belgian Waffles, adding the mashed banana and chopped nuts to the batter after mixing the wet and dry ingredients.

6. Gluten-Free Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Follow the same instructions as for Classic Buttermilk Pancakes, using a gluten-free flour blend in place of regular flour.

7. Vegan Waffles

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
4. Preheat your waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown and crispy.
5. Serve with maple syrup, fruit, or dairy-free whipped cream.

Enjoy these delicious pancake and waffle recipes for a delightful breakfast treat!