Crispy Lion Pancakes: Better Than Takeout

Crispy Lion Pancakes: The best way to start your morning with a better than takeout breakfast. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting them perfectly crispy every time. The golden, fluffy stacks will make your kitchen smell like a cozy café. Try them with my Blueberry Cake Donuts or High-Protein Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers for a hearty meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Blueberry Cake Donuts and High-Protein Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers.

What You'll Need for Crispy Lion Pancakes: Better Than Takeout

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 salt
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Optional: Maple syrup
• Optional: Fresh berries
• Optional: Whipped cream

How to Make Crispy Lion Pancakes: Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Step 2: In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well.
3. Step 3: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
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 and crispy.
6. Step 6: Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Lion Pancakes: Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers 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 overnight.

Freezing Crispy Lion Pancakes: Better Than Takeout

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 in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, but be careful as this can make them soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For an extra special treat, try making these with my homemade blueberry compote.
• Best substitution: Substitute the milk with buttermilk for extra fluffy pancakes.
• Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge overnight.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your pancakes are burning, your heat is too high. Reduce the heat and cook them a little longer on each side.

Crispy Lion Pancakes: Better Than Takeout

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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

Gluten-free option

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

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

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 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, and salt.
2. Step 2: In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well.
3. Step 3: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
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 and crispy.
6. Step 6: Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For an extra special treat, try making these with my homemade blueberry compote.
• Best substitution: Substitute the milk with buttermilk for extra fluffy pancakes.
• Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge overnight.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your pancakes are burning, your heat is too high. Reduce the heat and cook them a little longer on each side.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers 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 in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, but be careful as this can make them soggy.
• Make ahead: The batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 16g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbs: 65g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 180mg
• Sat. Fat: 8g

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

Crispy Lion Pancakes: Better Than Takeout FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Lion Pancakes: Better Than Takeout 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!