Quick and Easy Pancakes Inspired by McDonald's

Serves 2
Takes ~10 mins to make

Ingredients

For the pancakes

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup plain kefir
• 2 tbsp cane sugar
• non-stick cooking spray
• Maple syrup or pancake syrup (for topping)

For the salted whipped butter

• ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Steps for the pancakes

Mix.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the below ingredients until combined:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup plain kefir
• 2 tbsp cane sugar

Cook.

Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray.

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the griddle.

Cook each pancake for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges set. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the other side is golden brown.

Steps for the salted whipped butter

Whisk butter.

Whisk for a minute or two:

• ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature

Add milk and salt.

Add in:

• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Whisk until combined and fluffy.

Assemble and serve.

Transfer the pancakes to a plate. Add the salted whipped butter in between each layer of the pancakes and drizzle some maple syrup or pancake syrup on top.

Equipment

4-cup measuring pitcher

also used to mix stuff in with an electric mixer

an electric whisk

measuring cups and spoons

a 12-inch griddle pan

a heat-resistant spatula

a small glass bowl

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