The Best Pancakes You'll Ever Make | Epicurious 101
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- Professional chef and chef instructor Frank Proto shows you his method for making perfectly fluffy pancakes at home, every time. Never subject yourself to flat, lifeless pancakes again with Frank's foolproof method a for light, airy, homemade stack.
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Talent: Frank Proto
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Ok I'm on the dad's side about that syrup the world needs to fully understand what it is to have a perfect breakfast
Please show gram metrics in description. Rest of the world do not measure in cups
Hey Epicurious, you failed to include the recipe in the comment.
YES, every layer gets butter, I can't believe someone else knows. Ty
Why don’t you post the recipe?????
Yay. 60 year Australian grandma here. So good to know my perfect pancakes and the way I cook them match exactly those of an actual chef. Aren't my kids and grandkids lucky to have me 😃 🥞
49 yo Australian here. What's your address? I'll be around in a jiffy 😅
very!
They really are!
😄 what a Glam'ma! They are very lucky to have you.. I'm 40 no and hope I can say the same when I turn 60. My family and I love pancakes, to see the day my future grandkids beg to come see their Glam' ma for pancakes will be the day.
I truly miss my precious Mother's wonderful pancakes. Absolutely the best!!!
Written recipe if anyone needs it!
The Best Pancakes You Will Ever Make
By Chef Frank Proto from Epicurious
Dry Ingredients:
3 cups all purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients:
2 ¼ cups milk
¼ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
1 tbsp vanilla extract
¼ cup apple cider vinegar (I found regular white vinegar also works)
3 eggs
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients until combined.
2. In another bowl, mix together the wet ingredients until combined.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold the ingredients with a rubber spatula until loosely combined (around 20-25 times). Lumps will form and that is ok. Do not overmix.
4. Heat up a griddle (or a frying pan on medium heat). Add a heaping dollop of salted whipped butter (I used regular butter) on the griddle until melted. Scoop the batter in a large spoon and drop them in the griddle. Do not stir the batter!
5. Flip the pancakes once the bubbles are popping through and the batter is slightly set. Do not push down the pancake with your spatula! The pancakes are done if the surface springs back when gently pushed down.
6. Serve pancakes with maple syrup and salted whipped butter.
Thank you. I don't know what the hell is wrong with epiccurious and not putting that anywhere
Thank you kindly
Thank you.
Thanks man
Thank you! This saved me a lot of time!
Keep the batter nice and cold, helps to make them even fluffier. Former cracker barrel cook here, made literally thousands can confirm this makes a difference
Thank you very much
Thanks for the tip!❤🥞
Thank You. ❤️🇦🇺🦘
Thank you! I never heard that before! 😀👍🏼
DIVIDED BY 3, IN GRAMS (so we can just add 1 egg)
145g APF [1 cup]
16.7g sugar
3g salt
4.8g baking powder
2.4g baking soda
= ~172grams
181.5g milk
18.17g vegetable oil
vanilla extract
19.2g apple cider vinegar
1 egg
You're an ABSOLUTE LEGEND! Thank you for doing the maths! ❤️
@oddopops1327 lol watch the video?
@@rschaffer86 Every electric kitchen displays decimals to the 10th place, buy a better kitchen scale
@@neoasura So you're confidently wrong.
thank you for the math… let the naysayers run on.
For the rest of the world:
- All purpose flour: 385g
- Sugar: 50g
- Salt: ~ 10g
- Baking Powder: 11g
- Baking Soda: 5-6g (choose whatever suits you)
- Milk: 460ml/g
- Oil: 60ml/g
- Vanilla extract: 8-10g
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 55-60g
- 3 eggs
Enjoy!
I’m not American but I’ve started to prefer the cups/spoons way of doing things. So much easier!
Thank you so much
@@johana2518 You're much welcome!
@Gi Gi As long as you are happy with the results, it's all that matters in my opinion!
TYVM!
Chef Frank having a favorite spoon is incredibly relatable & validating LOL.
@V Lakehunt Epic bruh
Most chefs do have their own favorite spoon. Lol
😂 for real!
Absolutely. I have THREE favourite Spoons , lol ! And I don't let anyone else use those. ... I'm so weird . 😉😁
Indeed
Made them again this morning, a hit as usual. I love it because every person that has them has a question or comment about them. Thank you for this share.
I just found your channel and I'm definitely INSPIRED!!! I love your energy, instructions, and wonderful sense of humor! All that goodness goes into the food and I love it! Thank you!!!
☺😃😍
To whoever edited this video: please put ingredients in the description, or at least let the ingredients captions linger on the screen for more than the half a second.
DRY INGREDIENTS
3 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1/4 CUP SUGAR
1 1/2 TSP SALT
1 TBSP BAKING POWDER
1 1/2 TSP BAKING SODA
WET INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 CUPS MILK
1/4 CUP VEGETABLE OIL
1 TBSP VANILLA EXTRACT
1/4 CUP APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
3 EGGS
Thank you!
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Ur hired!
You forgot the 3 eggs
@@evansanders4583 Thanks, have fixed it.
Thank you.
My Dad made the best pancakes we have ever eaten. Anything he made was in his head. I tried to match his but needed measurements, just did not happen. I have been on the hunt for a long time to find some that are remotely close to his. These cakes are as close as I am going to get, with a bit more of my homemade vanilla they will be spot on. We ate way to many, as we are unable to have the pleasure of indulging in Dads cakes again, it has been way to long. This means so much to us. Thank you :)
Did the pancakes come out savory? Mine weren’t super sweet.
Maybe the real pancakes are the other pancakes you made along the way!
🙏🏻ditto😢
@@annamartin9472They’re supposed to be you put syrup on top. Pancakes are only slightly sweet or not sweet at all.
Chef Frank, these tutorials are amazing. Thank you.
My mom loves pancakes anytime of day so I made this recipe for her for dinner, hands down the best pancakes either of us have ever had. I'll never make them any other way.
Thank you so much Frank, made my mom so happy. ❤
My wife is a pancake aficionado and she said these are hands down the best pancakes she’s ever eaten. Thank you! This recipe made our Mother’s Day! ❤
Did the pancakes come out savory? Mine weren’t super sweet.
@@annamartin9472 I haven’t tried this recipe yet but I’ve noticed that most pancake recipes aren’t that sweet and are quite salty. I would recommend adding a little bit more sugar
@@annamartin9472 yeah mine weren’t sweet either. And I don’t prefer the vinegar taste…I recommend lemon juice instead of the vinegar
@@jen_gem I substituted the apple cider vinegar for a qtr cup of vanilla yogurt, and mine turned out fluffy, sweet, and delicious.
I LOVE PANCAKES!! :)
Don’t usually comment on videos but I used this recipe and make the best pancakes I’ve ever had in my life. Was full after 1.5 pancakes and had breakfast for myself and flatmates for the following morning. This is all I have to say. Thank you.
Oh wow, I'm gonna make THIS recipe today! I really like how he explained how to serve them too 😊
these were SO FLUFFY! loved how savory and the perfect amount of saltiness with these ❤
I can't wait to try this.
I love butter on every layer. My husband ask if I like pancakes with my butter.
I use honey on my pancakes since we raise honey bees.
Happy holidays.
I ran out of maple syrup one time about 10 years ago when I was serving up a bunch of pancakes to a large group. I improvised with honey and it was so delicious. Everyone ended up loving it so much. It has been my favorite way to top pancakes ever since. That’s awesome that you raise honey bees. Happy holidays to you too. Cheers.
Yum
My butter browned a little too much, so my son initially thought I burned the pancakes- because that’s what I normally do. But, after that first bite, I got a Chef’s Kiss! These were the best pancakes I’ve ever made, none were thrown out. Thank you! ❤
Gordon Ramsey trick: a drizzle of olive oil on the griddle (rubber around) before the butter helps prevent the over-browning.
@@keithb4077 Thank you!! I will try that next time!
Dial the heat down a little bit. Butter burns quickly if you have high heat.
@@gallahant Thank you for this tip! I just invested in an electric griddle, and I wasn’t sure what temperature to heat it to. I’m not sure what I used, but it’s probably still on that temp now, so I’ll lower it next time.
Did the pancakes come out savory? Mine weren’t super sweet.
I used this method to make pancakes this morning and they turned out PERFECT!!!! Thank you!!!
I love how you explained everysteps in details.❤
Definitely try make this
I made these with some caramelized bananas and Frank didn't lie, they were indeed the absolute best pancakes I've ever had!
I followed the recipe as well, and I was amazed ❤
How many pancakes did the recipe make?
Thank you for this!! I’ve always loved making pancakes from scratch but nothings better than Frank showing how it’s done properly 😊
Made these this morning for the first time - have to admit, the flavour and texture of these are second to none. It definitely put the 'cake' in pancake!
These are so delicious, thanks for the recipe!
Definitely the best I have ever made. Everyone loved these, even my husband who is not a pancake fan. Thank you for a great recipe that does not call for buttermilk.
how can someone be a non pancake fan 🤨
@@MobstrLobster I know!! Welcome to my world.
Were they savory pancakes?
@@annamartin9472 More or less. They were not too sweet until you add the syrup. They were very buttery tasting. You could omit some or all of the sugar to ensure they are savory.
I loves how this recipe turns out. Clear instructions and techniques . Fluffy and moist ❤️For the first time I even made the whipped butter. As an Asian pancakes is never on the menu for breakfast. Thanks to Chef, It’s now officially our favourite for breakfast !
I have been eating pancakes made with Bisquick for 35 years and cooking them on a cast iron skillet. The ingredients are the same with adding baking powder and lemon juice create the chemical reaction in the batter that makes them light and fluffy. I’m gonna try this recipe the next time I make pancakes 😊
THE BEST PANCAKES I'VE EVER TASTE (and made)!! I only can say Thank you chef Frank and Epicurious
I searched several fluffy pancake videos before I bookmarked this one. All these years I have done them an injustice by beating the batter until smooth and using oil not butter in the pan.. Now I make the best pancakes with this recipe. I love the step by step teaching and rational as to why you do it this way. TYSM!!
I usually don’t do this but I tried this recipe and made my whole family obsessed 😍 Guys it’s a must!🙌🙌
its a no-braineR!
Ok, but it's not a pancake...
I made my own pancakes today for the very first time following this recipe and although I mixed the batter way too much (couldn't refrain myself) they still ended up tasting amazing. So thank you Franck for helping me improve my cooking skills! ☺
Excellent video. I like your no-nonsense style, Chef. Thank you so much. -Tim
Chef Frank. Thank you so much for this recipe it’s the best pancakes me and my family had !!!! I appreciate you for putting this delicious 😋 recipe on CZcams we truly loved it . ❤️
I love how he was damn near yelling towards the end about how great those pancakes are. After seeing that end product he's not wrong! Love Frank! One of my favorites.
Glad I found the perfect recipe. Exactly the way I'd love my pancakes❤. Thank you!
WOW, they are unbelievably awesome. I only added some canola oil to the butter so it didn't burn so much and used an ice cream scoop for better shape becaue the batter was so thick. So delicious with whipped butter! Congrats on a fantastic recipe!
Watching chef Frank cooking is so much fun. You make everything easy.
@V Lakehunt Epic Frank's content is infinitely better than yours
This is the greatest thing I've seen the whole week. I watched it twice and now preparing to replicate this. Thanks Frank!
Being so passionate about eating and making pancakes your video is the best recipe i ever tried! Thank you so much
I love this recipe! I’ve tried other pancake recipes and never liked them, but this one is awesome! They are crispy and soft, delicious 🥰
I made these for the first time and this is the only recipe I’ll use for now on. I liked how he explained why he used certain ingredients. Fluffy and good!!!
I love this chefs presentation and humor so much! He speaks from the heart!!!! I had to laugh so much when he said: "DO NOT STIR". And honestly this pancake recipe is the best. I am not sure what I have been eating before xD
🤣He's hilarious
I'm glad I found this channel. You cook the way I would cook for guests or myself on a special occasion. Yum yum.
My favorite chef, excellent explanations. ❤
Thank you for providing a recipe with a buttermilk alternative, Chef Frank. That ingredient does not exist in my neck of the woods and being unable to replicate the recipes I see online because of it is a huge bummer.
If you are like Frank you make the buttermilk yourself! 😉
@@tylerholt6828 I like having healthcare access, thanks.
on my CZcams channel, i do food reviews while I’m super high💯💯
You probably have heavy cream at your grocery store and you can use that to make buttermilk.
@@jopiguitar come to Germany. We have both!
*I love that all of these measurements are easily divisible by 3 - perfect for one person. I'm having pancakes for dinner! Thanks for this recipe. Easier than mine :)
*Note: I made these, and made 2 mistakes; 1) I should have added blueberries and 2) I should have used my slightly more difficult, but significantly better, recipe. If you're going to use this recipe, separate the egg and whip the white until stiff peaks form. Then, fold it into to the rest of mixture. Not only does this make light, fluffy, and tall pancakes, but the butter on the griddle makes the edges delicately crisp and flavorful. But seriously - blueberries added after they are on the griddle kicks any pancakes up to world-class deliciousness!
You’ve got admirable self control
Oh I thought the list in the video was for a single serving.
Yikes this is a single serving for me 😜
Agree! I used 2/3 of the ingredient amounts and it made 16 pancakes roughly the same size as Frank's.
Where do you get the Written Recipe??
It’s a sad thing they don’t post it!
Thank you 👍 best recipe yet. Making these now & they are bussin🤤
THE BEST pancakes hands down my husband and I have ever had! This will be our forever recipe! Thank you!!! 😊
I did it this morning and it was the best pancake I have ever made ❤ LOVE THIS SO MUCH 🥰
Thank you for the recipe 😘
In Sweden we usually make thin pancakes, almost like crepes. But I’ve always enjoyed American pancakes aswell. I just made these, and I’ve got to say they are the best american pancakes I’ve ever made or eaten!
I split the recipe in 3 and got 6 pancakes. They were so good that I stood by the pan and ate them as they were done
😂😂😂🍽 Love these and buttermilk pancakes. Yep, and straight outta the pan!
Add some diced apple into the batter and top them with cinnamon sugar to get a classic German dish called Apfelküchelchen (little apple pancakes)
Love thin pancakes! Might you share a recipe?
My grandmother always made me Swedish pancakes growing up. We have the boxed ones here in America they are really good. My kids love them too.
@@M_Ladd a regular is
4 egg
6 dl milk
2.5 dl flower
0.5 tsk Salt
1 msk melted butter
al the dry things in bowl and put in half the milk , stire it smooth and then the rest of milk and butter
let it relax 15min before fry them
then I just eat it with whipped cream and "yam" :)
made these today but with bacon grease instead of oil. they're perfect! thank you, chef frank! 😊
❤awesome pancakes. I made them this morning and oh boy they are simply the best. Thank you Frank they are frankly perfect 🎉
I am telling you, this is the BEST pancake I have EVER had. This blew away my expectations.
you must like aluminum in your food.
@@rickacton7540?
True😢
@@rickacton7540💀
My husband and i struggle to make pancakes all the time. I made this recipe and they were absolutely perfect. Best pancakes ive ever had!
My husband and I have been looking for a quick and delicious pank ake recipe. We can officially say your recipe is the best one we have made and eaten.
Thx for all the tips. Going to make some today
Merry Christmas! One of my daughters is a pancake fanatic, so I followed this recipe to make her special pancakes. I followed the recipe to the letter (except for using butter to cook them), and they came out perfect. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
wow! I’m eternally thankful for your video. This is the best pancakes i’ve ever made! thank you,thank you,thank you!!! ❤️🙏🏼
This is it! The holy grails of pancake recipe! Thank you! Truly, the best pancakes I have ever eaten!
Thank you! This worked out great, my family loved it. Even with the egg-replacer (vegan), this recipe was my best.
The "faux buttermilk", as my family calls it, works brilliantly. I've used it in pancakes, biscuits, and lots of other recipes that call for buttermilk, and I've never been able to tell a difference. Just needs about 1 tbsp vinegar per 1 cup of milk (whole milk is best, but even skim works if you cut back the vinegar a little). You can use white vinegar instead of cider vinegar if you want, the difference there is minimal. The only thing is I like to let the vinegar sit in the milk for a minute or two to develop before mixing it into other ingredients.
Thanks for the info about faux buttermilk; I too buy a quart, use a cup or two and throw the rest out.
Thanks for the tips!
Yeah, I used skim milk with the "correct" amount of vinegar and the pancakes tasted like vinegar--inedible. Since I have even less use for whole milk than buttermilk, I'll experiment with less vinegar next time. Or lemon juice, which I'd guess would also work as an acid on the milk. Also didn't let milk/vinegar mixture sit for a while.
@@heinrichgerhardt6119 I haven't used skim for it in ages, but I recall having to reduce the vinegar to 1.5 tbsp per cup of milk, maybe a bit less even. It does take some experimentation to find the balance that works right for you since things like altitude can further impact how fast the vinegar and baking soda react. And definitely try adding the vinegar and letting it sit 1-2mins before stirring it into the milk. I don't know exactly why that helps, but it always seems to make my pancakes a little better. Good luck!
@@buffalogal9139 I like to drink the rest. Just a little salt and pepper and it's delicious 😋
This is literally the best pancake tutorial on youtube. Trust me.
Yeah me too
Yeah but he wasn't kidding about eating only 3, at 3 I thought they were great and then ate 3 more and want to vomit lol
😅 relatable
No
OMG!!! This is the best video I’ve ever tried to cook!! Was such a big hit!!!!
Just made them . And they are delicious best recipe I found!! Thank you for sharing your recipes!!
Will you still smell and taste the ACV once the pancakes are cooked?
Thanks for the recipe the cakes turned out just like you showed in your video - fluffy and delicious 👍👍
I just made these and they were AMAZING!!! I never thought I could make home made pancakes that were actually good. I've made homemade pancakes from other recipes and they were just awful. But I made these and they were some of the best pancakes I've ever had. The buttermilk, eggs and vanilla are a total game changer. If you're considering making these, just make them and you won't be disappointed!
you must like aluminum in your food.
I followed Frank's advice here and now it's my go-to pancake recipe.
Made these..
loved them..fabulous!!!
I just tried your recipe and it is perfect!! Thanks for sharing the tips 🙏🏻☺️
La mayoría de videos de receta te dicen cómo hacerlo, pero este tipo se dedica a decirte también que no hacer y eso es igual de importante, vuelve todo más sencillo 👏🏻
Thank you so much
What a great n humble chef you are
frank i have been trying to perfect pancakes for 3 years now and after using your recipe I have finally cracked it . Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! This is the best American pancake recipe I have ever come across. So fluffy and just-right.
Made them this morning following the recipe step by step and oh boy.... they were perfection 🤤🤤❤
I made these for my family and they loved them! Thank you frank
Chef Frank, as a pancake lover, I thank you for this recipe and showing us how to make it!!! 😁
I've been using this recipe for years and it is AMAZING!!
I made these today and can confirm that they were absolutely delicious! Light, fluffy and super satisfying!
This is truly NEXT LEVEL. I've tried it several times. Foolproof coz it was perfect at my first try. & I'm an average cook. I ate it all. I never looked or even considered any other pancake recipe again.
Thank you, Chef Proto & Epicurious!! 😘🤗
APF 3 cups
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup veg oil
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup ACV
3 eggs
For my own and your convenience 😂
Omg thanks 😂😂❤❤
Thank youuuu
Tu❤
Thank you Chef Frank.
You got me following reviews with the mashed potatoes, now I'ma be royalty at home with these
FINALLY. A RECIPE THAT ACTUALLY WORKS 🎉 I've tried many other recipes, claiming for fluffiness. But this is the first one that works soo well. Made it couple times already and i can tell you its foolproof!
Great Video! Love the advice on milk and vinegar, my buttermilk sits in the fridge as well after 1 use. I’ve never seen pancakes that look that amazing. Thank you!❤️
Very informative . I will try! Thank you so much
Wow wow wow!! This has to be THE best pancakes I have ever tried. Crispy on the edges, soft from the inside and combination of sweet & salty taste 😍
you must like aluminum in your food.
this looks awesome!.. i wouldnt put all that butter at the end because i dont like them soggy or too greasy but thats just topping preference..im trying this tomorrow!!
Thank you for sharing this recipe.❤
Must try this method - I learnt a few tips of using the hot plate, and his mixing method for the soft spongy pancake 🥞
I made pancakes today without the sugar.
Thanks very much 👍.
I am absolutely impressed with these pancakes. I made them for breakfast this morning and without a doubt, they are the best homemade recipe I’ve ever had. You are a great chef and teacher! Thank you for sharing your recipe and techniques with us.
Yea! Priceless info! Great video! If I could tip him I would!
I just made these for Sunday breakfast and WOW!! These are an order of magnitude better than my usual go-to pancake mix. I followed the recipe exactly. The whipped, salted butter is a must-have. This is now our house-standard pancake. ❤❤❤
you must like aluminum in your food.
@@rickacton7540 are you going to.. clarify anything?
First video where the creator actually puts the measurements for every ingredient. Thank you. Something so simple many other people forget.
I made these this morning. The very best they I've ever had! Thank you, Chef!
I literally just just made these wonderful pancakes & they’re absolutely delicious fluffy & light. Batter was a little thick because used buttermilk which made it thicker so I thinned it out with ice cold water. The tip about folding batter then leaving it alone, worked perfectly!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
😂😂😂 I love the commentary been making pancakes my whole life but learned some great techniques to enhance them to the next level
thank you so so much for this video, it has completely changed my pancake game. they were not bad before but now they are amazing! incredibly fluffy, golden pancakes. thankyou thankyou. my friends love them
Your great on camera! Enthusiatstic and eady to follow along with , olus your words are totally giving me the confidence to try this . AND i promise i will "NOT STIR"!!! LOL
He has the best personality ever. And he makes it so easy to follow along.
Thanks!! This is the first pancakes without using pre-made pancake powder and I made it! So amazing and it's so soft with nice flavor of all ingredients!
Tried it, love it. Great recipe. Thank you! Dobro je!