Pancakes – Alton Brown

“Instant” Pancake Mix:

  • 6 C (750 GR) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ TSP baking soda
  • 3 TSP baking powder
  • 1 TBS kosher salt
  • 2 TBS sugar
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded container.  Shake to mix.  Use the mix within 3 months.

Yields ~810 GR of dry mix.

Pancakes:

  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 2 C buttermilk
  • 4 TBS melted butter
  • 2 C (270) “Instant” Pancake Mix (recipe above)
  • 1 stick butter, for greasing the pan
  • 2 C fresh fruit such as blueberries (optional)
  1. Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350° F.  Heat oven to 200° F.
  2. Whisk together the egg whites and the buttermilk in a small bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter.
  4. Combine the buttermilk mixture with the egg yolk mixture in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. 
  5. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together – don’t try to work all the lumps out.
  6. Check to see that the griddle is hot by placing a few drops of water onto to the griddle. The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.
  7. Lightly butter the griddle. Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel (no butter should be visible).
  8. Using a 2 OZ ladle, gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle and sprinkle on fruit if desired.
  9. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.
  10. Serve immediately or remove to a towel-lined baking sheet and cover with another towel. Place in the oven to keep warm for up to 20 to 30 minutes.

Yields 12 pancakes.

NOTES: If you do not have buttermilk, you can make a substitute. For every 1 C of buttermilk, take 1 C of whole milk and add 1 TBS of white vinegar or lemon juice and allow to stand for five minutes.  Use as needed.