Strawberry Pancakes
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cups milk
- 1 large egg – beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter – melted and cooled
- 1 cups strawberries – hulled and finely diced (~13 medium strawberries)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil – for greasing griddle
- strawberries – sliced (for serving)
- maple syrup – for serving
Instructions
1. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, beaten egg, vanilla, and the melted, cooled butter until smooth.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; a few small lumps are fine. Let the batter rest 5 minutes to hydrate.
4. Fold in the hulled and finely diced strawberries just until evenly dispersed.
5. Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with neutral oil.
6. Scoop 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook until the edges look set and bubbles on top begin to hold, 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden and cooked through, 1–2 minutes more. Adjust heat as needed and regrease the griddle between batches.
7. Serve the pancakes warm with sliced strawberries and maple syrup.
Strawberry pancakes are fluffy, tender griddle cakes studded with juicy berries that burst as they cook, giving sweet-tart pops in every bite. The base is mildly sweet, rich with butter and fragrant vanilla, while the strawberries add freshness and color. Finished with more berries and maple syrup, they offer a balanced mix of soft interiors, lightly crisped edges, and bright fruit.
Pancakes have deep roots in American breakfast culture, evolving from simple griddle breads into the buttermilk and baking-powder leavened cakes found in diners and home kitchens. Adding fruit—especially seasonal strawberries—became a natural way to celebrate regional harvests and introduce freshness to a classic. Today, strawberry pancakes are a weekend staple that bridges comfort and seasonality, often associated with spring and early summer markets.