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    The Famous Denny's Pancake Recipe

    by Brendan Cunningham 15 Comments

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    Denny's pancakes are an American classic for a reason. They're so soft and fluffy and have a delicious buttermilk flavor. And this recipe will show you how to make Denny's pancakes in the comfort of your own home!

    A stack of nine pancakes on a white plate. The top pancake has a square of butter on it. Behind the plate is a bottle of maple syrup.
    Table of Contents
    • The Best Denny's Pancake Recipe
      • Ingredients
      • How to Make Denny's Pancakes
        • Step 1: Mixing The Ingredients
        • Step 2: Cooking The Pancakes
      • How To Store and Reheat Pancakes
      • Wrapping It All Up
    • More CopyCat Recipes

     

    The Best Denny's Pancake Recipe

    This Denny's pancake recipe gives you those classic diner-style pancakes at home.

    And, honestly, you won't be able to tell the difference between these homemade ones and the ones that are served at the restaurant. 

    These buttermilk pancakes are so rich, fluffy, and addictively delicious that you'll never want to make any other pancakes again. But if you do, you should totally make my churro pancakes, because they are straight fire.

    Anyway, I've been making this Denny's pancake recipe almost every weekend since I discovered it, and my wife simply can't get enough of it.

    And, even our daughter loves these pancakes - so I've got a feeling if you make 'em once the entire family will love them and request them every weekend! Plus, they go great with this air fryer turkey bacon and eggs for a Denny's grand slam at home! 

    By the way, if you want to combine two of the best American breakfast staples, you can use these pancakes to make this McDonald's McGriddle as well.

    A stack of a bunch of pancakes with maple syrup dripping down the sides of them.

    Ingredients

    Now, the best part about this Denny's pancakes recipe is that you can make them with common pantry staples. 

    The only thing you might need to pick up is the buttermilk. And trust me, you don't want to leave out the buttermilk. It's what makes these pancakes so rich and delicious.

    Anyway, here's everything you'll need for this pancake batter recipe:

    • 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour 
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt 
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 large egg, slightly beaten 
    • 3 tablespoons canola oil (vegetable oil works too) 
    • 1 ½ cups buttermilk 
    • Maple Syrup to serve

    So, I bet you have the majority of these ingredients at home. And if you do, you can use them to make these McDonald's biscuits next. Another great breakfast addition!

    A bowl with flour in it, a bowl with a whisked egg, and a bowl of buttermilk all on a grey counter.

    How to Make Denny's Pancakes

    As I mentioned earlier, the process of making these pancakes couldn't be any simpler. It's just an easy pancake batter recipe that you can whip up in no time. 

    Even if you've never made pancakes before, you'll find it to be easy, and they'll turn out incredible. 

    Now, with all that said, gather the ingredients, and let's make some Denny's pancakes!

    A bowl of whisked egg with a bowl of flour behind it both on a white counter.

    Step 1: Mixing The Ingredients

    To start, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda to a large bowl and mix them together. 

    Next, whisk the egg, oil, and buttermilk in a separate bowl to fully combine. 

    Now, add the wet ingredient mixture to the bowl of the dry ingredients and mix until everything combines and no flour streaks remain.

    By the way, be careful not to overmix the batter - it should be lumpy and thick. 

    Now, once you have the pancake batter, let it rest for about 5 minutes. And do not skip letting the batter rest - it gives the pancakes their incredible texture. 

    A hand whisking together Denny's pancake ingredients.

    Step 2: Cooking The Pancakes

    While the pancake batter is resting, heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

    Then grease it with some baking spray and scoop about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet. Oh, and this recipe makes about 12 pancakes, so you'll have to cook them in batches.

    Anyway, you'll want to cook the pancakes for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they're golden brown. You'll know when to flip the pancakes when bubbles first form and pop. 

    Lastly, serve them up with a slab of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup on top, and enjoy!

    A hand holding a spatula with a pancake on it above a griddle that has two pancakes on it.

    How To Store and Reheat Pancakes

    As I just mentioned, this Denny's pancakes recipe will make about 12 pancakes. And if you're making them for a family breakfast or brunch, I doubt that there will be any left!

    But if there are, you can either wrap them in plastic wrap or tin foil or store them in an airtight container. Then, the pancakes will last in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    And if you want to keep them for longer, flash freeze the pancakes on a baking sheet until solid. Then, put them in a freezer bag, and they will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    If you want to reheat these Denny's pancakes, you can either use the microwave, oven, toaster oven, or put them back on a non-stick skillet.

    A hand holding a bottle of maple syrup pouring it on a stack of pancakes that are on a white plate with a fork and knife on it.

    Wrapping It All Up

    Well, that is how to make Denny's pancakes at home with simple baking ingredients! 

    These Dennys pancakes have the most perfect texture and unbelievable flavor that you just can't get in any other pancake recipe. 

    Anyway, I hope you like this Denny pancake recipe as much as my family and me.

    If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts. 

    Maple syrup drizzling on top of a stack of six pancakes.

    More CopyCat Recipes

    If you like replicating recipes that you would order at restaurants, we have a ton of copycat recipes that you can try! They're just as good as the original (maybe even better!)

    Give one of these a try next:

    • McDonald's Egg McMuffin
    • Starbucks Iced White Chocolate Mocha
    • Olive Garden Lasagna Fritta
    • Little Caesar's Cheese Bread
    • Chick Fil A Chocolate Chip Cookies

    By the way, if you'd like to see even more of our delicious recipes check out our YouTube channel. We post new recipes almost every day on there.

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    Secret Denny's Pancake Recipe

    A stack of ten Denny's pancakes with a square of butter on the top pancake.
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    5 from 15 reviews

    Denny's pancakes are an American classic for a reason. They're so soft and fluffy with a delicious buttermilk flavor. And this recipe will show you how to make Denny's pancakes in the comfort of your own home!

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 12 Pancakes 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Denny's

    Ingredients

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    1 ¾ cups all purpose flour 

    2 tablespoon granulated sugar

    2 teaspoons baking powder

    ¼ teaspoon salt 

    ½ teaspoon baking soda

    1 large egg, slightly beaten 

    3 tablespoons canola oil (vegetable oil works too) 

    1 ½ cups buttermilk 

    Maple Syrup to serve

    Instructions

    1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until well mixed.
    2. In another bowl whisk together the egg, oil, and buttermilk until blended.
    3. Add the egg mixture to the dry mixture and whisk until combined and no flour streaks remain. Do not over mix. The batter will be lumpy and thick.
    4. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes while you preheat a skillet to medium heat (about 350 degrees F).
    5. Scoop the batter (about a ¼ cup) and pour onto the skillet. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side or until both sides are golden in color.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Pancake
    • Calories: 113
    • Fat: 4
    • Carbohydrates: 14
    • Protein: 3

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    Comments

    1. Maria

      April 09, 2022 at 10:23 am

      We just made them and my family agreed that these were the best pancakes we've ever had at home!!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Cherie

      April 10, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      The pancakes were excellent!

      ★★★★★

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    3. Nate

      April 10, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      So good!!!!

      ★★★★★

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    4. Kayla

      April 11, 2022 at 7:18 pm

      The best and I mean the best pancakes I have ever made!!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Steph

      April 12, 2022 at 11:38 am

      Soooo delicious.

      ★★★★★

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    6. Fred

      April 12, 2022 at 7:34 pm

      The Dennys just closed by my house. Thanks for this.

      ★★★★★

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    7. Logan

      April 13, 2022 at 8:45 am

      Dang these were good

      ★★★★★

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    8. Melissa

      April 15, 2022 at 11:02 pm

      Favorite pancakes that I have ever made from scratch!!

      ★★★★★

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    9. SJ

      April 22, 2022 at 9:27 am

      Wayyyy better than Dennys

      ★★★★★

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    10. Abby G.

      May 08, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      I used to get Denny's in college all the time, thanks for this recreation!!

      ★★★★★

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    11. Abigail

      May 16, 2022 at 1:35 pm

      My family loved these!! We'll be making them again for breakfast next weekend.

      ★★★★★

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    12. Amanda C.

      May 17, 2022 at 9:07 am

      Hands down the best pancakes that I have ever made from scratch!!

      ★★★★★

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    13. Matty

      May 18, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      Pancakes on anotha level

      ★★★★★

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    14. Dev

      May 20, 2022 at 10:45 am

      These are banging

      ★★★★★

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    15. Jeffrey

      May 23, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      The only and I mean only homemade pancake recipe you'll ever need. They are flawless.

      ★★★★★

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