Funfetti Pancakes
Made from scratch and super easy, these Funfetti Pancakes are the perfect celebration food! No cake mixes. Fluffy, soft, and just the right amount of sweetness.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- olive oil, or canola oil for cooking
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons sprinkles, see notes
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine milk and lemon juice and allow it to sit at room temp for 10 minutes (it will curdle while it sits.)
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; whisk to incorporate.
- Gently whisk egg, melted butter, and vanilla into the milk mixture until incorporated.
- Fold milk mixture into the flour mixture, folding and stirring just until most of the lumps are gone (it's ok to have a little bit of small lumps left.) Don't over-mix.
- Very gently fold sprinkles into batter right before cooking.
- Heat 2-3 TB oil in a large frying pan or griddle over medium heat. When oil is moderately heated through, carefully pour batter by 1/4 cup rounds into skillet.
- Carefully monitor the pancakes, flipping them over with a large spatula once bubbles start to form over the top surface. Adjust the heat accordingly so as not to over-brown. Repeat until all batter is used up.
- Serve warm with additional sprinkles, fresh whipped cream, maple syrup, or sliced fruit.
Notes
- Allow the milk and lemon juice mixture to sit for 10 minutes. This is an important step, as it allows the milk to fully curdle to make buttermilk.
- Gently fold the sprinkles into the batter just before cooking. This will prevent the colors from bleeding too much and keep your pancakes looking vibrant.
- Some types of sprinkles can bleed color into the batter more easily than others. We've used all types and found that jimmies bleed less. Nonpareil dot-style sprinkles can bleed more.
- Preheat your frying pan or griddle and use a moderate amount of oil for cooking. This will help your pancakes cook evenly and get a lovely golden color.
- This recipe is part of our Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Collection.
- Serve your Funfetti Pancakes with additional sprinkles, homemade whipped cream, maple syrup, or sliced fruit for a breakfast that's fun, colorful, and delicious.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg