The fluffiest pancakes I’ve ever made [Recipe]
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Can I be honest here for a second?
I dread school mornings.
OK. “Dread” is a bit strong. But when left to their own devices, school mornings can be close to dreadful. Thankfully, Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee and this buttermilk pancake recipe can help make these rough mornings go a whole lot more smoothly. It’s the perfect combination because Dunkin’ Donuts helps every day people who help keep America running keep themselves running every day. And the new bottled Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffees provides refreshment with a smooth, flavorful coffee taste. It helps me keep going throughout the day, helping to provide the boost I need to survive the mornings.
And the pancakes? I promise you. You want to try this recipe. It makes the fluffiest pancakes I’ve ever cooked. And I’ve cooked a lot of pancakes over the years.
Why do I dislike school mornings?
You see, even though I’m the last person to leave the house, I’m the first person to get up in the morning. Since there’s no rush for me to get to work, I wind up serving as some kind of morning coordinator, making sure our high schoolers are up, dressed, fed, and out the door by 6:30 in the morning. That’s right. The bus picks them up at 6:30 in the morning. It’s ungodly.
Then, while Mom is getting ready, I get our youngest ready for her school day. Because of some special circumstances, she requires a little extra assistance in getting ready. I love getting to have some extra one-on-one time with her in the morning, but it takes some extra energy in the morning. I’ve managed to create a manageable routine for her, but it still takes time.
When it comes down to it, school mornings are probably best described as organized chaos. And that’s on a good day.
There are some things I’ve been able to do to streamline the school morning process. One thing I’ve started doing is making breakfast ahead of time. I know. I have three high school students. They should probably be fixing their own breakfast. But if I left it up to them, they’d probably grab a handful of jellybeans as they head out the door, calling it a filling breakfast. I have a fundamental disagreement with skipping a good breakfast before school. So I make sure they have something. It’s easy to do if you do the heavy lifting ahead of time. That’s why I love this pancake recipe.
Give me some buttermilk pancakes and Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee!
The recipe is simple enough. It calls for basic ingredients that you can get at any Giant Eagle or Market District store. And while you’re there, you can grab a few bottles of Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee. The 13.75 ounce bottles are available in four flavors:
- Original
- Mocha
- Espresso
- French Vanilla
I found these ice cold bottles of goodness in a refrigerated section by the checkout lanes. They were conveniently located so I could get in, grab what I needed, and get out quickly.
Don’t misunderstand me here. The Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee isn’t for anyone else but me. It’s more like my special reward for surviving the mad rush of getting everyone out the door.
OK. I do share them with Christy from time to time. If she’s lucky.
She’s a big Mocha fan.
With a bottle of Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee and these fluffy buttermilk pancakes that I’ve made ahead of time, school mornings are a whole lot easier than they used to be.
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancake Recipe
Here’s what you’ll need
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups of Milk
- 4 Tablespoons of White Vinegar
- 2 Cups of All-Purpose Flour
- 4 Tablespoons of White Sugar
- 2 teaspoons of Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon of Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 Eggs
- 4 Tablespoons of melted Butter
- 1 Tablespoon of Imitation Vanilla Extract
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
Utensils
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Griddle
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
Here’s what you’ll do
Step 1
Combine Milk and Vinegar in Medium Mixing Bowl and set aside for at least 5 minutes, allowing the milk to “sour.”
Step 2
Melt Butter in microwave safe dish. Allow to cool.
Step 3
Combine dry ingredients (Flour, Sugar, Salt, Baking Powder, Baking Soda) in Large Mixing Bowl.
Step 3
Whisk Eggs, melted Butter, and Vanilla Extract into the “soured” Milk.
Step 4
Pour milk mixture into the Large Mixing Bowl. Whisk until combined. Set mixture aside, allowing batter to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 5
While batter is resting, preheat griddle to 350°.
Step 6
Once the griddle is hot, coat with Nonstick Cooking Spray. Pour ¼ cupfuls of batter onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles pop (approximately 4 minutes). Flip pancakes and cook other side until golden brown.
Step 7
Set cooked pancakes aside on a plate.
Step 8
Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until batter is gone.
If you are going to eat these right away, which is tempting, serve these fluffy stacks of goodness with syrup and eat them while they’re hot. If you’re going to use them throughout the week, allow them to cool and store them in the refrigerator in food storage bags. I like to put three in a sandwich bag so it’s easy to grab in the morning.
To Reheat
Place pancakes on microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 30 seconds at 80% power. Serve with syrup or your favorite toppings.
The key to a less stressful morning
Making these amazingly fluffy and flavorful pancakes ahead of time is a key to a great morning. I can make sure my kids are well fed before school. And then after everyone is sufficiently on their way, it gives me the opportunity to enjoy my few minutes of peace and quiet with a tasty breakfast and my Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee.
What’s your favorite breakfast for a hectic morning?
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Your mornings do sound crazy! But making food ahead of time and Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee do sound like a good reward for surviving! Haha!