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Fluffy No-Flip Pancakes Recipe Easy Pour and Bake Breakfast

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A simple and forgiving no-flip pancake recipe baked in a cast iron skillet for fluffy, cloud-like pancakes with a golden crust. Perfect for busy mornings and those who dislike flipping pancakes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) buttermilk (or 1 ¼ cups milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: fresh berries or chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your cast iron skillet inside while the oven warms up.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Fold in optional mix-ins like berries or chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts and grease it lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  7. Pour the batter into the skillet, spreading evenly to about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the top is set and edges are golden brown. Test doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  9. Slice into wedges or squares and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Preheat the skillet to ensure a golden crust and prevent sticking. Use room temperature eggs for better rise. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Adjust batter thickness with milk or flour if needed. If pancakes brown too quickly, reduce oven temperature by 25°F (15°C). The center may jiggle slightly when done but will firm up as it cools.

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Keywords: no-flip pancakes, fluffy pancakes, pour and bake pancakes, easy breakfast, cast iron skillet pancakes