IHOP-Style Pancakes Recipe

Enjoy the fluffy, delicious pancakes just like those served at IHOP! This recipe will guide you through making a stack of perfect pancakes that are sure to please everyone at the breakfast table.

Ingredients

For the Pancakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

For Serving:

  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, or bananas)
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Butter (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Batter

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
    ihop pancakes recipe - Mix Dry Ingredients

  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth.
    ihop pancakes recipe - Combine Wet Ingredients

  3. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
    ihop pancakes recipe - Combine Mixtures

Step 2: Cook the Pancakes

  1. Preheat the Griddle: Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with a little butter or cooking spray.
    ihop pancakes recipe - Preheat the Griddle

  2. Pour the Batter: For each pancake, pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle. Leave space between pancakes as they will spread slightly.
    ihop pancakes recipe - Pour the Batter

  3. Cook Until Bubbles Form: Cook the pancakes for about 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
    ihop pancakes recipe - Cook Until Bubbles Form

  4. Flip and Cook: Carefully flip the pancakes using a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
    ihop pancakes recipe - Flip and Cook

Step 3: Serve

  1. Keep Warm: If making multiple pancakes, keep the cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (about 200°F or 95°C) while you finish cooking the rest.
    ihop pancakes recipe - Keep Warm

  2. Serve: Stack the pancakes on plates and serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, and butter as desired.
    ihop pancakes recipe - Serve

Tips:

  • For extra fluffy pancakes,

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