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Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes Recipe

Thick, tender Greek yogurt pancakes with golden edges, a fluffy center and clear batter-thickness and griddle cues.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Batter resting 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pancakes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 137

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled, or 180 grams
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk or 2% Greek yogurt room temperature
  • 3/4 cup whole milk room temperature, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons if needed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly, plus more for the griddle
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Flexible spatula
  • 1/4-cup measure
  • Large nonstick skillet or electric griddle
  • Thin wide turner
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low or an electric griddle to about 350°F while mixing the batter.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl for about 20 seconds.
  3. Whisk Greek yogurt and 3/4 cup milk until mostly smooth. Whisk in eggs, cooled melted butter and vanilla.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and fold just until no large flour pockets remain. Leave small lumps; do not beat smooth.
  5. Rest 10 minutes. The batter should mound briefly, then slowly settle. If rigid, fold in milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
  6. Lightly butter the griddle. Portion a level 1/4 cup batter and nudge into a 4-inch circle. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the edge is matte and center bubbles rise and begin to open.
  7. Turn once with a thin wide spatula without pressing. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, until golden and the center springs back lightly with no wet batter line.
  8. Adjust heat based on the first pancake. Butter lightly between batches and repeat, leaving at least 2 inches between portions.

Notes

  • Measure flour by spooning and leveling or use 180 grams.
  • Adjust thickness only after the 10-minute rest.
  • Leave small lumps and never press pancakes after flipping.
  • Use the first pancake to calibrate griddle heat.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.