# Dad's Homemade Pancakes

> Classic homemade pancakes that are fluffy, delicious, and perfect for weekend breakfast. This simple recipe creates perfect pancakes every time.

**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 15 minutes
**Total time:** 20 minutes
**Servings:** 4
**Storage:** Refrigerates 2-3 days

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## Ingredients

### For Pancakes:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt

### For Homemade Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp maple flavoring
- 2 cups sugar

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## Shopping List

### 🥫 Pantry & Baking
- [ ] 1 cup all-purpose flour
- [ ] 1 tbsp baking powder
- [ ] 1/2 tsp baking soda
- [ ] 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- [ ] 3 tbsp sugar (plus 2 cups for syrup)
- [ ] 1/2 tsp salt

### 🥛 Dairy
- [ ] 1 cup milk
- [ ] 1 egg

### 🍯 Syrup Ingredients
- [ ] 1/2 tsp maple flavoring

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## Instructions

1. **Mix dry ingredients.** Combine dry ingredients.

2. **Add wet ingredients.** Add milk, egg and oil. Mix until smooth.

3. **Heat pan.** Heat non-stick pan over medium heat until water beads. Do not oil.

4. **Cook pancakes.** Pour pancake mixture in 1/4 cup amounts. Turn when tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked. Remove from heat when pancake stops steaming.

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## Homemade Syrup Instructions

1. **Boil water.** Bring water to boil.

2. **Add sugar and flavoring.** Add sugar and flavoring. Stir to dissolve.

3. **Simmer.** Cook 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.

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## Notes

- **Do not oil the pan:** The recipe specifically notes not to oil the pan - the vegetable oil in the batter is sufficient.
- **Test for doneness:** Wait until bubbles form on top and edges look cooked before flipping.
- **Syrup storage:** Homemade syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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## Serving Ideas

- Serve with homemade syrup and butter
- Top with fresh berries and whipped cream
- Add chocolate chips to the batter for chocolate chip pancakes
- Serve with crispy bacon or sausage links