Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder (aluminum free)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings & Others
- Cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
- Chocolate chips
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Bananas
- Maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously grease a 13×18 inch baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking and to help achieve a golden crust on the pancakes.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cane sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined to ensure even leavening and flavor distribution.
- Add wet ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and slowly pour in the milk, then add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk gently until just combined; small lumps are okay and will not affect the texture.
- Pour batter on pan: Pour the pancake batter evenly over the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out to cover the entire surface in an even layer for uniform cooking.
- Add toppings: Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips on one quadrant of the batter, blueberries on another, strawberries on the third, and sliced bananas on the last quadrant to create a variety of flavors in one batch.
- Bake pancakes: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes until the pancakes are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, cut into 12 square portions, and serve immediately. Offer maple syrup on the side for extra sweetness if desired.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- You can customize toppings based on your favorite fruits or add nuts for extra texture.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder for the best flavor and health considerations.
- To keep pancakes warm while serving, place cut pieces on a baking sheet in a low oven (around 200°F) until ready to eat.
- Cooking spray helps to prevent sticking and promotes even browning on the sheet pan.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American