Quick and Easy Copycat Mcdonalds Pancake Recipe (Hotcakes) (2024)

When it comes to breakfast foods, nothing beats a freshly made stack of pancakes. They're warm, fluffy, and almost melt in your mouth delicious.

This Quick and Easy Copycat McDonald's Pancake Recipe tastes so good you'll think you're eating real McDonald's pancakes! The fluffy pancakes have a buttery, crispy outer shell and a deliciously sweet flavor. Oh, and you won't believe how simple they are to make!

These Hotcakes Taste Just Like the Real Deal

These perfect McDonald's pancakes are incredibly easy to make and even easier to eat. This has got to be the best pancake recipe ever. Or, at the very least, the best copycat.

These fluffy pancakes are ideal for brunch, a fun weeknight breakfast-for-dinner dish, or a lazy Sunday. Plus, these delicious pancakes are ready in just 15 minutes.

So, if you're pressed for time and looking for a quick and easy breakfast recipe to feed your guests, look no further. This Mcdonalds pancake recipe is failproof! You will love this homemade version.

The Fluffiest Pancakes you'll Ever Make

McDonald's Hotcakes Ingredients

The best part of this Mcdonalds pancake recipe (and one of the reasons it's one of the best pancake recipes ever!) is that it doesn't require many ingredients, and you probably already have everything you need on hand.

Flour: For this recipe, I use all-purpose flour.
Baking powder: Use fresh baking powder to ensure your pancakes are light and fluffy.
Salt: Add a pinch of salt to balance out the flavors.
Granulated sugar: McDonald's hotcakes are slightly sweet, so a little sugar is required to achieve the same result.
Eggs: Eggs bind the ingredients together and contribute to the texture.
Milk: Milk produces the best results with these pancakes. Some people prefer buttermilk, but I find that it adds a tangy flavor that, while delicious, is not the same as the original.
Oil: You will need some vegetable oil.
Vanilla: Add some vanilla for flavor.

See recipe card for quantities.

These Pancakes Taste Like the Real Deal

Step By Step Instructions

This McDonalds pancake recipe is easier than you think. Simply follow these steps:

First, combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until all are combined.

Next, add the wet ingredients (eggs, vanilla, oil and milk) ,and mix until there are no lumps.

After that, preheat a none stick skillet on medium-low heat. Grease the skillet and pour ⅓ cup of the batter onto the skillet. Once bubbles start to form on top, flip and cook for two more minutes.

Repeat the process for the rest of the pancake batter.

Finally, serve with maple syrup and butter on top.

Substitutions

Sprite: You can replace the milk with Sprite or 7Up. Both options are equally effective. Carbonated water can also be used. The carbonation in these fizzy drinks makes the pancakes fluffy.

Gluten-free: Use gluten-free flour instead of all purpose flour.

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Variations

Because it is made with simple ingredients, this is also a great base pancake recipe to experiment with!

Sugar-Free: If you want to make them sugar-free, replace the sugar with any other sweetener of your choice.
Mix-ins: Mix ins can also be added to the hotcake batter. Try adding some chopped strawberries or chocolate chips.
Toppings: Finally, experiment with the toppings! That's the best way to spice up the cooked hot cakes. Try some freshly sliced fruits!

Equipment

You will need a non-stick skillet to make these pancakes.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve these perfect McDonalds hotcakes with:

• Peanut butter
• Chocolate chips
• Bacon (or candied bacon)
• Whipped cream
• Jams and jellies
• Freshly-cut fruit
• Just any fresh fruit you like
• Syrups (like strawberry or blueberry syrup)
• Honey
• Sausage patties
• Hotcake syrup

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Storage

While homemade pancakes are best eaten fresh with hotcake syrup, they also make an excellent make-ahead breakfast!

Simply cook them according to the recipe and place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. If you need to stack them, use a paper towel to separate them.

Once they have reached room temperature, place them in airtight containers and refrigerate or freeze.

They should be refrigerated for no more than two days and frozen for up to three months.

The Perfect Pancakes for a Delicious Breakfast

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