The Perfect Greek Yogurt Pancake Recipe
This tantalizing recipe explores the art of achieving the ideal griddle temperature—350°F—for pancakes that are not just cooked, but truly perfected. They are fluffy, flavorful, and stack as high as you want. Make 22-24 pancakes.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted and cooled slightly
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. This ensures an even distribution of leavening agents.
- Blend Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, combine the melted and cooled coconut oil, whole milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Combine and Rest:
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. It's okay if there are a few lumps. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes; this allows the leavening agents to work their magic.
- Perfect Griddle Temperature:
- Preheat your griddle to 350°F. This temperature ensures the pancakes cook evenly, with a golden-brown exterior and a fluffy interior.
- Cooking the Pancakes:
- Put a tablespoon of butter on the griddle and spread it around. Ladle 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the center of the pancake, and the edges look set, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown. This process takes between 2-4 minutes for the first side and 2-3 minutes for the second side. If making a large batch for a big breakfast, place the cooked pancakes on a cooking sheet in the oven at a lower temperature to keep warm.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Stack the pancakes high, add your favorite toppings—fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, or a dollop of Greek yogurt—and savor the delightful result of your culinary prowess.
Notes
-In place of coconut oil (best results), you can use vegetable oil, canola oil, avocado oil, or melted butter.
-The best griddle temperature of 350 degrees (medium setting/medium heat) depends on how evenly your griddle heats. Ours has a hotter spot near the cord so food cooks faster on that side of the griddle surface. Stovetop griddles heat differently- cast iron can handle a higher temperature with even heating on the cooking surface.
-A cast iron griddle and a non-stick griddle may heat in different time frames but 350 is the perfect temperature.
-Instead of butter you can use cooking spray however the flavor will change.