These tasty Bisquick pancakes are popular for a great reason - they're easy enough for kids to make on their own, and they always turn out perfectly fluffy and golden! Make the classic Bisquick pancake version, or try Bisquick's ultimate pancake recipe to get your weekend underway!
Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, or your griddle to 350°F (175°C) and coat with melted butter or non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium mixing bowl combine either just the base ingredients for the 'classic' Bisquick pancakes, including Bisquick baking mix, milk, and large eggs.
2 cups Bisquick, 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs
If desired, add the optional ingredients for the 'ultimate' Bisquick pancakes, including sugar, baking powder, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract or paste.
Stir until combined, and lumps in pancake batter are totally OK. Portion out the batter into your heated skillet or onto your griddle in scant ¼ cup portions.
Cook on the first side for 30 seconds to a minute, until the surface bubbles have popped and the edges are dry enough to get your spatula under. Flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Remove from your skillet or griddle when done and repeat as needed.
Notes
*Nutrition information is for the 'ultimate' pancakes only, without butter, syrups, spreads, or toppings.
For thinner pancakes, increase the milk amount to 1 ½ cups.
I like a bit more vanilla in my pancakes. You can easily add up to ½ tablespoon.
Try adding maple syrup instead of vegetable oil. Use 1 tablespoon syrup and omit the vanilla extract.
Pancakes are best when served with slightly warmed syrup. Portion your syrup into a microwave-safe carafe or jar and heat in 30-second increments until warm.