Homemade Basic Cast Iron Pancakes
Here is a standard pancake recipe that you can experiment with right out of the gate. Feel free to add any toppings and mix-ins of your choice. For best results, season your cast iron pan and cook something else on it before giving this recipe a shot.
Equipment
- 1 whisk/wooden spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup AP flour
- 2 tbsp white granulated sugar/light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk of your choice buttermilk is great for richness
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor
- nonstick cooking spray/oil for pan lubrication avoid olive oil and butter
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs until they form a smooth liquid. Add in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Create a hole in the center of your dry bowl, then pour the wet mixture into it. Use your whisk or a wood spoon to mix everything together until there are no clumps. After your batter is completely smooth, let it sit for 5-10 minutes to settle.
- Preheat a cast iron pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Addoil or spray your skillet, then pour in the batter until the pancake’s size isto your liking.
- Once the bottom of the pancake becomes golden-brown, flip it over with a spatula and lower the heat down to medium-low. Once the pancake is cooked, set it on a dish.
- Repeat steps 4-5 until the batter is finished. Keep the heat on medium-low the entire time while cooking.
- Serve with syrup, powdered sugar, fruit puree, or any topping of your choice.