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Butter Pecan Pancakes

Irresistibly Fluffy Butter Pecan Pancakes for Breakfast Bliss

Delight in these Butter Pecan Pancakes, fluffy and buttery, perfect for a joyous breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 pinch salt sea salt or kosher salt recommended
  • 1 cup milk or non-dairy substitute
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
Maple Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup agave syrup as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream to adjust glaze consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract can be used
  • 1 pinch salt balances sweetness
Serving Suggestions
  • butter optional for serving
  • extra maple syrup optional for serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Pancake Preparation
  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine milk, egg, and melted butter.
  3. Blend the mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold until just combined, allowing batter to rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare the pecans: Toast pecans in a skillet with butter for 3-4 minutes and fold into the batter.
  5. Cook the pancakes: Preheat a skillet, pour in batter, cook until bubbles form, then flip.
  6. Finish cooking: Cook until golden brown, keeping warm while finishing the batch.
  7. Prepare the maple glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and salt.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Stack pancakes, drizzle with glaze, and add toasted pecans and butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For fluffier pancakes, rest the batter for at least 10 minutes. Toasted pecans enhance flavor without burning.

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