Strawberry Pancakes Recipe
These easy strawberry pancakes are fluffy, homemade, and topped with fresh strawberry sauce and whipped cream for a sweet family breakfast.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Strawberry Sauce
- 1 pound strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup half and half, or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, stir together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the half and half and white vinegar. Let sit five minutes.
- Combine the half & half, egg, oil, and vanilla, and mix until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined (a few small lumps are okay). Pour ¼ cup of the strawberry sauce into the batter and mix gently.
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray and then pour the batter by ¼ cup scoops onto the preheated skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until there are bubbles throughout the batter and the edges look dry; then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve warm with strawberry sauce and whipped cream.
Notes
Recipe Tips.
- Stir until the ingredients are just combined, and do not worry about a few small lumps. Overmixing can make pancakes tough instead of fluffy.
- Medium heat helps the pancakes cook through without burning the outside. If they brown too quickly before the centers are done, lower the heat slightly.
- Flip the pancakes when bubbles appear throughout the surface and the edges look dry. This makes them easier to flip and helps them cook evenly.
- Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a low oven while you finish the remaining batter. This is especially helpful when serving the whole family at once.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 22.6mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.7mg