Crispy Lion Pancakes: No Special Tools Required

Crispy Lion Pancakes are the perfect way to start your day. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting them just right. The crispy edges and fluffy interior will make your morning irresistible. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Blackberry Muffins and Cheesy Chicken and Sausage Pasta.

What You'll Need for Crispy Lion Pancakes: No Special Tools Required

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Optional: Maple syrup
• Optional: Fresh berries
• Optional: Whipped cream

How to Make Crispy Lion Pancakes: No Special Tools Required

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Step 2: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
5. Step 5: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Lion Pancakes: No Special Tools Required

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Freezing Crispy Lion Pancakes: No Special Tools Required

Freeze cooked pancakes for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster or oven.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and reheat pancakes on a baking sheet for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat pancakes in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra fluffy pancakes, separate the eggs and whip the whites until stiff before folding them into the batter.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the buttermilk with sour cream or plain yogurt for a tangier flavor.
• Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your pancakes are tough, you may have overmixed the batter. Try letting it rest for a few more minutes before cooking.

Crispy Lion Pancakes: No Special Tools Required

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

No specific diet

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Toppings

• Maple syrup
• Fresh berries
• Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Step 2: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
5. Step 5: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra fluffy pancakes, separate the eggs and whip the whites until stiff before folding them into the batter.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the buttermilk with sour cream or plain yogurt for a tangier flavor.
• Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your pancakes are tough, you may have overmixed the batter. Try letting it rest for a few more minutes before cooking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked pancakes for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster or oven.
• Oven reheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F and reheat pancakes on a baking sheet for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat pancakes in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
• Make ahead: The batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 50g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 550mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 7g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Lion Pancakes: No Special Tools Required and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!