It Will Be Here Before We Know It {Recipe: Sheet Pan Pancakes}

This blog started with the intention of teaching my daughter to cook, but of course I soon realized that my son, Bryce, needs to learn to cook as well. Now that he is about to be a senior in high school it is even more essential that he learns to cook a few things before he ventures out on his own.

One of Bryce's favorite meals is weekend breakfast pancakes. One of the early recipes posted on the blog is Bryce's Back-to-School Pancakes. These Sheet Pan Pancakes are even easier. Either recipe would work in a sheet pan, but this recipe has ingredients that would easily be kept on hand when Bryce moves out on his own. 

Sheet Pan Pancakes

This recipe uses SACO Buttermilk Blend powdered buttermilk because it is easier to have on hand. For a single person with limited time to bake, it is not likely a quart of buttermilk would get used up before it goes bad.

Preheat oven to 425°F

Line a 10"x15" baking sheet with parchment and spray lightly with cooking spray; set aside. A 13"x 18" sheet pan or a  9"x 13" pan will work as well. The former will be thinner and the latter will be very fluffy. 

In large mixing bowl, whisk together:

4 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons SACO Buttermilk Blend*

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together:

2 1/2 cups water

3 eggs

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture until well combined. Be careful not to over mix, it is okay if the batter is a bit lumpy. Over mixing can cause the pancakes to be tough. Spread batter into the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until gold brown and cooked through (center will bounce back). If using a 9"x13" pan, bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove pancakes from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. Slice into squares and serve with your favorite pancake toppings. 

Note: batter can be sprinkled with blueberries or chocolate chips before baking, if desired.

*2 1/2 cups buttermilk would work as well, instead of using the SACO Buttermilk Blend.

Enjoy!