This McDonald's Pancake recipe copycat is a delicious breakfast that is the homemade version inspired by the popular fast food chain restaurant.
Your entire family will love these golden brown hotcakes with a pat of butter and a drizzle of sweet maple syrup. Cooks up quick for a fast and easy breakfast.
Try my popular Baked Oats for another easy breakfast idea.
Why this recipe works
Tastes like the real thing - this McDonald's Pancake recipe is one of the best copycat recipes for delicious pancakes that taste like you are eating at McDonald's.
Easy breakfast recipe - pancakes are one of the easiest recipes to make and this recipe is just about fool proof. Even beginner cooks will be able to make the best breakfast on a lazy Sunday morning.
Simple ingredients - you only need a few easy to find ingredients that you probably already have on hand to make these fluffy pancakes. They are also a great base pancake recipe for add-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries.
Breakfast for dinner - this McDonald's pancake recipe is the perfect easy dinner that the whole family will love. Any leftovers become breakfast for the next morning.
Related recipe: Big Mac Secret Sauce
Ingredients
- Flour - all purpose flour makes the fluffiest pancakes. Feel free to experiment with another type of flour if desired.
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Granulated white sugar
- Eggs
- Milk - I recommend 2% or whole milk. Experiment with plant based milk if that suits your diet needs.
- Vegetable oil - we always use vegetable oil for this recipe, but feel free to try canola or another mild flavored oil in its place. I don't recommend olive oil because the fruity flavor may come through.
Equipment needed
How to make McDonald's pancake recipe
Add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar) to a large mixing bowl.
Next, add the wet ingredients (eggs-lightly beaten first, milk and vegetable oil) to the dry ingredients.
Use a whisk to gently stir the ingredients together. Don't over mix the pancake batter. It's okay if it has a few lumps.
Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add a little oil or butter to the hot griddle. Swirl the oil or use a pancake turner or spatula to push the oil across the pan.
Use a measuring cup to portion about ¼ cup of batter and gently pour it onto the hot pan. Use a circular motion to spread the batter into a round shape.
Cook until bubbles start to form at the top of the pancakes. This can take anywhere form 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook on the other side, about one minute more.
Stack pancakes on a plate or platter and repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter. Add more butter or oil as needed.
Quick fact
According to the McDonald's website, there is no difference between pancakes and hotcakes. They just prefer to call them hotcakes instead of pancakes.
Kitchen tips
- Use pancake rings for perfectly round shapes.
- Use non-stick cooking spray instead of oil and butter if you're cutting back on fat and calories.
- Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a single layer and keep warm in a low temperature (200 degrees F) oven.
How to store
Store prepared batter in the refrigerator for up to an hour for the fluffiest pancakes.
Or store batter for a day or two in the refrigerator in air tight containers if needed for longer, but don't expect the pancakes to be as light and fluffy as most of the baking powder will have released its bubbles by that time.
Wrap leftover cooled pancakes in plastic or place in air tight containers for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave or toaster until hot.
Freeze leftover cooled pancakes wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in freezer bags or air tight containers.
Thaw first for quicker reheating or reheat from frozen in the oven, toaster, or microwave.
What tastes good with McDonald's Pancakes?
Hash browns and sausage patties are the perfect breakfast combo to serve with pancakes.
Freshly-cut fruit like strawberries and blueberries are packed with vitamin C and add a nutritional boost.
Serve with a pat of softened butter and pure maple syrup or a pancake syrup just like the real deal, or try a flavored syrup for a change of pace.
This Air Fryer Bacon is a great addition too.
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📖 Recipe
McDonald's Pancake Recipe Copyct
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour all purpose
- 1.5 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs large, lightly beaten
- 2 cups milk whole or 2%,
- ¼ cup vegetable oil plus more for coating griddle
Instructions
- Add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar) to a large mixing bowl.
- Now, add the wet ingredients (eggs-lightly beaten first, milk and vegetable oil) to the dry ingredients.
- Use a whisk to gently stir the ingredients together. Don't over mix the pancake batter. It's okay if it has a few lumps.
- Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add a little oil or butter to the hot griddle. Swirl the oil or use a pancake turner or spatula to push the oil across the pan.
- Use a measuring cup to portion about ¼ cup of batter and gently pour it onto the hot pan. Use a circular motion to spread the batter into a round shape.
- Cook until bubbles start to form at the top of the pancakes. This can take anywhere form 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook on the other side, about one minute more.
- Stack pancakes on a plate or platter and repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter. Add more oil or butter to grease griddle as needed.
Notes
- Makes about 8 pancakes.
- Use pancake rings for perfectly round shapes.
- Use non-stick cooking spray if you're cutting back on fat and calories.
- Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a single layer and keep warm in a low temperature (200 degrees F) oven.
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