Griddle pancakes made from scratch that are light, fluffy, and ready in minutes. These homemade griddled pancakes are a favorite for outdoor breakfasts because the batter can be prepped ahead. Finish with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Thanks to Traeger Grills for providing the Flatrock griddle used for this outdoor demo.
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Why griddled pancakes are great to make…
- Perfect for a brunch party. Pancakes cooked on a griddle easily feed a crowd.
- Quick to cook. They’re ready within minutes.
- Creative topping options. Add fruit, nuts, whipped cream, or compotes to customize your stack.
- Works with any batter. Use a homemade batter or a premade mix—both turn out great on the griddle.
New to griddle cooking? Scroll to the bottom for a full-length step-by-step video demonstration.
Ingredients
These are the ingredients for making pancakes on the griddle with a homemade batter.
- 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter, for the griddle
How to make griddled pancakes
Here’s a clear, simple method to get consistently fluffy pancakes on any flat-top griddle.
Quick look at making this griddle pancakes recipe
- Preheat your griddle (Traeger Flatrock, Blackstone, or similar) to medium heat and prepare the batter.
- Cook pancakes on the hot flat top for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Finish with syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries, or a compote.
- Serve and enjoy.
Detailed pancake batter steps
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl mix milk, beaten egg, melted cooled butter, and vanilla extract.
- Mix: Make a well in the dry ingredients, pour in the wet mixture, and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Rest: Let the batter sit 10–15 minutes to hydrate and thicken slightly.
How to griddle pancakes
- Preheat the griddle: Set to medium heat (surface temperature around 350–375°F) and add 2 tablespoons of butter, spreading it to coat the cooking surface.
- Cook: Scoop or pour batter onto the buttered surface. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear and edges set.
- Flip: Flip and cook for an additional ~2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Stack, top with syrup, whipped cream, berries, or your favorite toppings, and serve hot.
FAQs
What griddle temperature should I use for pancakes?
I use a medium setting; the surface typically reads about 350–375°F.
How do you know when to flip a pancake?
Wait for bubbles to form and begin popping on the surface and for the edges to look set—usually about 2–3 minutes—then flip.
Should you cook pancakes in butter or oil?
Butter is preferred for griddling pancakes because it helps create a flavorful, nicely browned exterior.
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How To Griddle Pancakes Recipe From Scratch | Sip Bite Go
Griddle pancakes from scratch that are light and fluffy and ready in just minutes. These pancakes are easy to prep and cook on an outdoor griddle for a simple brunch or weekend breakfast.
Recipe details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Course: Breakfast, Brunch
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: about 8–10 pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter for the griddle
Instructions
Pancake batter
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Stir together wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients, add the wet mixture, and stir until just combined.
- Let the batter rest 10–15 minutes.
Griddling
- Preheat your griddle to medium and melt 2 tbsp butter, spreading to coat.
- Pour or scoop batter onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form and edges set (2–3 minutes).
- Flip and cook another ~2 minutes until golden.
- Serve with syrup, whipped cream, berries, or desired toppings.
Nutrition (approx.)
Calories per pancake: ~36 kcal (values are estimates).
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