Our Most Popular Pancake Recipe Has Been Saved More Than 70,000 Times

If you’ve spent any time perusing Allrecipes, you’ve probably come across our incredible selection of pancake recipes, from diner-worthy dishes to tried-and-true favorites that have been passed down through the generations.

But there's one standout that our community turns to more than any other: Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes. With almost 76,000 saves, this recipe not only stands atop the stack as our most-saved pancake recipe, it is also our most-reviewed recipe of all time.

While home cooks may find a box of Bisquick to be the easiest way to whip up delicious pancakes, this recipe might change your mind.

"“The search is over. I’ve found my go to pancake recipe for old fashioned pancakes. It is light and fluffy with good flavor. I made the recipe exactly as stated and wouldn’t change a thing.”"

Deb C

What Makes Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes So Great?

Sometimes in life, you find the exact combination of ingredients that end up creating a perfect recipe. Take Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes, submitted by Allrecipes community member Dakota Kelly, for example.

"I found this pancake recipe in my Grandma's recipe book,” says Kelly. “Judging from the weathered look of this recipe card, this was a family favorite.” Much more than a family favorite, this recipe is now an internet favorite.

The magic of this recipe may be due to the fact that it comes from a grandmother. We all know they tend to make the best meals. The ease of this recipe is another reason why it takes our top spot. There are no frills to it—it's as simple as a pancake recipe can get without using store-bought mix.

First published on September 13, 2000, the recipe will reach its 25th Anniversary this year—and during those years, it has received more than 15,000 5-star ratings. When that many people give a recipe a collective thumbs up, it’s one worth keeping around.

They are “positively perfect pancakes! These are without a doubt the best pancakes I have ever eaten,” says reviewer Leigh Sheppard. “Better than IHOP, Smitty's, or my mom's!”

How to Make Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes

The recipe has two steps and just six ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, white sugar, milk, butter, and eggs—plus a little salt to bring all the flavors together.

“If you want a good ‘OLD FASHIONED’ recipe as the title states, then do not change a thing,” says reviewer LeeLee. “The recipe is perfect as is—they taste just like the pancakes my grandmother made when I was growing up.”

Start by sifting your dry ingredients into a bowl, then make a well in the middle and add the wet ingredients. Stir until combined, portion batter onto a hot pan, and cook for about two to three minutes. Once bubbles begin to form on the top side and the edges look set, flip the pancakes and cook for another two or three minutes.

That’s all. Serve with your favorite syrup, whipped cream, or toppings like chocolate and fruit. Your pancakes will come out fluffy, golden brown, and have you questioning why anyone would ever use a mix.

Get the recipe: Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes

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