Copycat Cracker Barrel Pancakes
These Copycat Cracker Barrel Pancakes are light and fluffy, tasty, and easy to make. If you’re a fan of Cracker Barrel’s famous pancakes, you’ll love this copycat recipe that replicates the same taste and texture in the comfort of your own home.
When we are traveling on the road, one of our favorite spots to stop for breakfast is Cracker Barrel. Their menu offers delicious Southern-style comfort food, but what sets them apart are their pancakes. They are downright crave-worthy.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- By making this breakfast favorite at home you can spend so much less money than you would if you go out to the restaurant.
- Not only is this recipe a fantastic way to start your day on a tasty note, but it’s also great for those lazy weekend mornings when you want to treat yourself and your loved ones to something special.
- Plus, by making them at home, you can customize the toppings and sides to your liking, creating a breakfast experience that’s uniquely yours.
🛒Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this easy copycat recipe. Gather these ingredients and get ready to enjoy these soft and fluffy pancakes in no time at all.
- buttermilk
- large eggs
- flour
- salt
- baking soda
- sugar
- unsalted butter
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Copycat Cracker Barrel Pancakes
Making these homemade pancakes is very easy. Just follow the step-by-step instructions here or in the recipe card at the bottom of the post so you enjoy this tasty recipe.
Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar and baking soda. Whisk to combine, set aside.
Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the eggs until combined. Add in the buttermilk and melted butter. Mix well.
Step 3: Finish the batter
Slowly add in the dry ingredients. Mix well – scraping down the sides and mixing again.
Step 4: Preheat the griddle or pan
Preheat your griddle (or frying pan) to about 300 degrees. Melt a pad of butter on your griddle (or pan) and spray evenly to coat.
Step 5: Cook the pancakes
Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour the batter onto the griddle (or frying pan), leaving space to spread. Cook until the edges are set and bubbly. Carefully flip and cook for an additional 3-5 or until golden brown.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Add fruits: Mix in fresh or frozen berries, sliced bananas, or chopped apples for a fruity twist.
- Chocolate chips: For a treat, sprinkle some chocolate chips into the batter before cooking.
- Nuts: Stir in chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds to add a crunchy texture.
If you love pancake recipes you may also enjoy these Chocolate Chocolate Chips Pancakes.
🥄 Equipment
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this easy recipe. Gather these tools so you can enjoy these pancakes for breakfast with your family.
- Griddle
- medium bowl
- Stand mixer
- measuring cup
- Spatula
🥫 Storage
Storage – Store the leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Freezing – You can also freeze leftover pancakes, by flash freezing them and storing them in a freezer-safe bag.
Reheating – When you’re ready to eat them, defrost and reheat in the microwave or toaster for a quick breakfast option.
Serve With
These pancakes are delicious all on their own, but you can also serve with them other breakfast favorites like this Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole or these Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs.
💭 Tips
- Don’t have buttermilk on hand? You can use regular milk, evaporated milk, or even make your homemade buttermilk with one tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice.
- Don’t overmix your pancake batter as it can result in tough, dense pancakes. Mix until just combined.
- To ensure your pancakes are evenly sized, use a measuring cup or ladle to pour the batter onto the griddle or pan.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Absolutely! You can use an electric hand mixer or even manually mix with a whisk.
If you don’t have butter, you can substitute it with oil, such as vegetable or coconut oil.
Yes, but keep in mind that they may not be as fluffy and fresh when reheated. It’s best to make them fresh for optimal taste and texture.
🍽 More Cracker Barrel Recipes
Do you enjoy Cracker Barrel recipes? If so, try these delicious recipes:
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Lima Beans
- Cracker Barrel Double Fudge Coca-Cola Cake
🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Copycat Cracker Barrel Pancakes
Equipment
- Griddle
- medium bowl
- Stand mixer
- measuring cup
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk or 2 c milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- Additional butter to coat the pan
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle (or frying pan) to about 300 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar and baking soda. Whisk to combine, set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the eggs until combined.
- Add in the buttermilk and melted butter. Mix well.
- Slowly add in the dry ingredients. Mix well – scraping down the sides and mixing again.
- Melt a pad of butter on your griddle (or pan) and spray evenly to coat.
- Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour the batter onto the griddle (or frying pan), leaving space to spread.
- Cook until the edges are set and bubbly. Carefully flip and cook for an additional 3-5 or until golden brown.
