How to Make Grandad's Pancakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If there's one thing that always brings me back to my childhood, it's the smell of Grandad's pancakes cooking in the kitchen. These pancakes were a Sunday morning tradition in our family, and they were always a hit with everyone. My grandad had his own special recipe that he had perfected over the years, and to this day, I still use it whenever I want to recreate those fond memories.

Grandad's pancakes were light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy edge, and they were always served wit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk, at room temperature
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 teaspoons oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; make a 'well' in the center of the flour mixture. Pour milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon oil into the well. Mix until well moistened.
  • Place a griddle over medium-high heat; sprinkle a few drops of water onto the griddle. If the droplets bounce, the griddle is ready; add 2 teaspoons oil.
  • Spoon batter onto the griddle; cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 3 to 5 more minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Nutrition

    263 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 554mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 286mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 143mg