McDonald's Pancakes Copycat Recipe

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Are you looking to recreate that iconic McDonald’s breakfast experience at home? Today, I’ll share the secret McDonald’s pancakes recipe with you.

McDonald's Breakfast Pancakes Copycat Recipe

McDonald’s pancakes are famous for their perfectly delicious sweet taste and fluffy texture. This texture helps the toppings soak in so well that every bite becomes more flavorful.

I have tried this McDonald’s pancakes recipe multiple times and the best part of this recipe is that they tasted just like the ones from McDonald’s without a complicated list of ingredients.

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Equipments Required

Griddle – To make pancakes, you will need a flat griddle, a frying pan, or a pancake maker.
Whisk – A whisk will help you combine all the ingredients properly to make a smooth batter.
Flat Ladle – A flat ladle will help you flip the pancake.
Bowl – You will need a bowl to prepare the batter.
Mesh Strainer – A mesh strainer will help you sieve the dry ingredients. This will help you avoid adding any big lumps to the bowl.
Ice Cream Scoop or Ladle – An ice cream scoop or spoon will help pour the batter onto the pan.

McDonald’s Pancakes Ingredients & Substitutions

½ Cup All-Purpose Flour – You can also use wheat or oat flour in its place.
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder – To help raise the batter, a teaspoon of baking powder is added. It will help in making soft and fluffy pancakes.
½ Cup Milk – Milk will help you prepare a smooth batter. You can use any milk for this purpose.
2 Whole Eggs – Eggs will help bind the batter.
1 Tablespoon Sugar – Caster sugar works best for this recipe, but you can also use granulated or powdered sugar. If you prefer natural sweeteners, you can use honey or maple syrup.
1 Teaspoon Salt – A pinch of salt added to the batter helps enhance the flavors of the pancakes.
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil – A neutral-tasting oil such as canola or olive will help you cook the pancakes.
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup – To enjoy the pancakes just like McDonald’s serves, you will need a teaspoon of maple syrup on the top to drizzle.
1 Cube Butter – To make the flavors rich, you will need a cube of butter for garnishing.

Preparation And Cooking Time

Preparation Time	Cooking Time	Total Time
10 Minutes	10 Minutes	20 Minutes

How To Make McDonald’s Pancakes At Home

Step 1

Take a bowl and combine eggs into it.

Step 2

Then, add a tablespoon of sugar.

Step 3

Further, add whole milk and combine it evenly.

Step 4

Add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to retain the moisture.

Step 5

Add some flour mix to the bowl and mix it well.

Step 6

Finally, add a teaspoon of baking powder used as a raising agent.

Step 7

Pour the pancake batter into the skillet greased with oil using a round spoon and cook the pancakes on both sides.

Step 8

Your McDonald’s Pancakes are ready.

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Expert Tips That I Recommend

Sift the flour before mixing the other ingredients. This will make your pancakes light and fluffy and prevent the formation of lumps.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients in to mix. This will ensure that the ingredients combine properly and easily.
Whisk the batter only to combine the ingredients, as overmixing will result in tough pancakes.
Before pouring the pancake batter into the pan, ensure the griddle is heated properly. Otherwise, it will cook poorly and turn out flat and hard.
While cooking the pancakes, reduce the heat to medium-low so they cook slowly and properly.
Flip the pancakes only when bubbles appear on the surface, and lift the edge of the pancake to check if the underneath surface has turned golden after 2-4 minutes.
Avoid pressing down the pancakes with a spatula as they cook. Doing so will squish out the air bubbles, resulting in flat and tough pancakes.
To make similar-sized pancakes, use a cook scoop or ladle to pour the batter onto the pan.

FAQs About McDonald’s Pancakes Recipe

Why are your pancakes rubbery?

Overmixing the pancakes produces rubbery and flat pancakes as the gluten network strengthens. Moreover, letting the batter sit for too long, using expired or ineffective leavening agents, or cooking on low heat makes pancakes rubbery and flat.

Why are these pancakes not cooked through?

If you use too much batter, cook it on low heat, or flip the pancakes too soon, they will not cook properly. Therefore, use only ¼th cup of batter per pancake and flip them only once the edges are set, and bubbles form on top.

Why are these pancakes burning?

Your pancakes will begin to burn if the pan’s temperature is too high or you use too much butter, as butter browns quickly. Therefore, you must cook pancakes on medium-high heat and grease the pan with vegetable oil.

Why are your pancakes dense?

Using too much egg or expired leavening agent will make the pancakes dense.

Why are these pancakes flat?

Using an ineffective leavening agent, pressing the pancakes with a spatula, and adding too much liquid make the pancakes flat. So, use fresh baking powder, avoid pressing the pancakes when they cook, and add more flour to the batter if it looks too liquidy.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

McDonald’s pancakes are a tasty option for breakfast, and they are also healthy to eat. We can say so by looking at the nutritional information in the table below.

Nutrients	Values
Calories	350 kcal
Carbohydrates	60 g
Fat	9 g
Protein	8 g
Sodium	590 mg
Sugar	14 g
Cholesterol	20 mg
Dietary Fiber	3 g

How to Make McDonald's Breakfast Pancakes

Recipe Variations For Different Diets

Vegan or Dairy-Free Pancakes – If you follow a vegan diet, you can substitute regular milk with almond, soy, oat, or coconut milk. You can also replace eggs with mashed bananas. Use about 1/4 cup of mashed banana per egg.
Sugar-Free Pancakes – If you have diabetes, you can replace regular sugar with stevia, sucralose, or aspartame.
Gluten-Free Pancakes – You can also make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free flour.

Storing And Reheating This Recipe

Storing Pancakes

Refrigerator – You can easily store pancakes in the refrigerator by allowing them to cool down and placing them in an airtight container. However, you must place butter paper between pancakes before stacking them to prevent them from breaking later. Your pancakes will remain fresh for a week in the refrigerator.
Freezer – You can also freeze pancakes the same way for up to 2 months. However, make sure that you place them in an airtight container.

Reheating Pancakes

Oven – Preheat the oven to 350˚F and lay a single layer of pancakes on a baking pan. Then, cover the pancakes with foil and place them in the oven for about four minutes. The foil will keep them from drying out.
Microwave – You can also reheat the pancakes in the microwave on medium-high heat for about a minute. Place them in a microwave-safe dish and cover them with a lid.

What To Serve With This Recipe

The best part about making this recipe is that it can be enjoyed in many ways. Therefore, when I wish to eat them as a sweet indulgence, I pair them with maple syrup, whipped cream, fruits, chocolate sauce, fruit compote, and caramel sauce.

However, I pair them with bacon, eggs, and sausages for a savory twist. Try out some of these options; I’m sure you will love them too!