Food and Recipes Recipes Easy Homemade Pancakes 3.0 (4) 3 Reviews There's nothing that can beat waking up on a Sunday morning to the smell of freshly-brewed coffee and buttery pancakes cooking on the griddle. Everyone needs a solid homemade pancake recipe in their rotation, and these flap jacks will instantly upgrade your weekend routine. They can be served all on their own, but if you're feeling creative, transform them with our brunch favorite Pancake Casserole recipe. You'll ditch the boxed stuff for good once you've tried this Easy Homemade Pancakes recipe.These pancakes are easy to make as a family, and they're perfect for breakfast in bed on Mother's Day, Father's Day or any special occasion. Feel free to load these pancakes up with mix-ins, like blueberries, bananas, or chocolate chips, and be sure to drizzle with some maple syrup. Make a playful breakfast treat for the kids by using fruit and whipped cream to form a smiley face on the pancakes. Not only is it cute, but it's one way to ensure your kids eat their fruit! By Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots for print and digital lifestyle brands. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on July 20, 2019 Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Tjahjono Soekardjk Active Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Yield: Makes about 45 (3 1/2-in.) pancakes Ingredients 3 cups (about 12 3/4 oz.) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 3 1/4 cups whole buttermilk 3 large eggs 1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for griddle Directions Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together buttermilk and eggs in a separate bowl; gradually stir into flour mixture. Gently stir in butter. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a buttered griddle to 350°F. Working in 5 batches, spoon 8 pancakes onto hot griddle using a 1 1/2-inch scoop (about 2 tablespoons per pancake). Cook pancakes until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look dry, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set pancakes aside until ready to use. Rate It Print