Easy Camping Pancakes
These fluffy camping pancakes, made on your cast-iron skillet or griddle, are soft and buttery, with crisp edges. Top them with plenty of maple syrup for the ultimate breakfast treat.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet (or griddle)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla optional
- ¾ cup buttermilk plus more if needed
- Butter for the pan
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- In a large measuring cup, whisk the eggs, ¾ cup buttermilk, and vanilla, if using.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix to combine. Don't overbeat the mixture. Drizzle in extra buttermilk if the batter is dry.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. You can do this on your camp stove, grill, or over hot coals.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add ¼-cup scoops of pancake batter to the skillet.
- Let the pancakes cook until bubbles begin to form on the top of each pancake, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until set, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the pancakes to a plate.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a little more butter to the skillet each time.
- Serve the pancakes warm, drizzled with maple syrup.
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Notes
- To get ahead, mix your dry ingredients in a resealable plastic bag before heading out on your camping trip.
- Let your skillet heat up before cooking your pancakes.
- For the fluffiest pancakes, keep your wet and dry ingredients separate until just before cooking. Only flip your pancakes once during cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 57.6gProtein: 11.1gFat: 3.5gCholesterol: 95mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 8.9g
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