Why didn't my pancakes rise?

The main reason why pancakes don't rise is usually either because you overmixed the batter which yields denser pancakes, or your baking powder is past its expiration date . It's always important to use fresh baking powder because it loses its potency over time as it sits in your pantry.

Why are my pancakes hard to flip? Why are they falling apart?

This is most likely because you added too many chopped strawberries , or you used frozen strawberries which release too much water. When you add too many strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or anything else to your pancakes, the ratio is off and there isn't enough batter to help the pancakes keep their shape. Make sure to use a non-stick skillet or grease it with enough butter to make flipping the pancakes easier.

Can I make the pancakes vegan or sugar-free?

Eggs are the glue that holds these pancakes together so I can't guarantee the recipe will work with a vegan substitute. The batter has a small amount of maple syrup which you can try to replace with a sugar-free liquid sweetener. Keep in mind this may change the flavor and texture of the pancakes.

Can I use a blender to make the batter?

I don't recommend using a blender for this recipe because it's very easy to overmix the batter in a blender no matter the speed and strength of it.

Strawberry Pancakes

Name: Strawberry Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 flour); 2 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter (plus more for cooking the pancakes); ½ tsp fine sea salt; 2 cups buttermilk (see notes for dairy-free buttermilk); 1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries

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Strawberry Pancakes

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

These Strawberry Pancakes are easy to make, extra fluffy, and perfect for spring and summer. You can easily double or triple the recipe and serve it at a big family breakfast or brunch. Freezer-friendly and great for kids!

Total Time30 minutes
Yield3-4 1x
DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour (I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 flour)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp melted unsalted butter (plus more for cooking the pancakes)
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
2 cups buttermilk (see notes for dairy-free buttermilk)
1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, melted unsalted butter, and fine sea salt.
Whisk in buttermilk.
Add the flour mix to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Fold in the chopped strawberries.
Add a small knob of butter to a hot pan (or a griddle) and spoon the batter into the pan to make pancakes. Don’t overcrowd your pan. I make 3 at a time in a 12-inch pan.
Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes on each side. You'll know when to flip them when bubbles start to form on top and the sides start to set and don't look as shiny anymore.
Continue making pancakes with the rest of the batter, adding more butter or wiping the pan down as needed.
Serve the pancakes with your favorite toppings.

Notes

The recipe yields 14-16 pancakes.

Keep pancakes warm: Preheat your oven to 200F and keep your pancakes in the oven on a baking sheet in a single layer to keep them warm while you finish cooking the rest of the batter.

Storing: Store the pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for 3-4 months.

Reheating: Reheat the pancakes in a preheated oven at 300F for about 10 minutes or longer if frozen. You can reheat them from frozen or defrost them in the fridge overnight first.

DIY buttermilk:

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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