Old Fashioned Pancakes with Honey Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8–10 medium pancakes

Ingredients

For the Pancakes:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp honey (or more to taste)
• 1¼ cups milk (whole or buttermilk for extra richness)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

For Serving:

• Extra honey or maple syrup
• Butter
• Fresh berries, banana slices, or chopped nuts

Instructions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   In another bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in honey, milk, melted butter, and vanilla (if using).
3. Make the Batter:
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined (small lumps are okay—overmixing makes dense pancakes).
4. Cook the Pancakes:
   • Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter.
   • Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look dry (~2–3 minutes).
   • Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
5. Serve Warm:
   Stack the pancakes and top with a drizzle of honey, a pat of butter, and your favorite fruits or nuts.

Tips

• Honey Adjustment: For sweeter pancakes, add an extra 1–2 tbsp honey.
• Fluffy Texture: Let the batter rest 5 minutes before cooking for extra lift.
• Keep Warm: Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven while finishing batches.
• Substitutions: Use almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version.

These honey-kissed pancakes are comfort food at its simplest—soft, fragrant, and just sweet enough. Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea! ☕🍯