Flapjack Recipe

These flapjacks are so much better than your average pancakes. They're light, fluffy, and buttery with the most delicious flavor. This classic flapjack recipe will quickly become one of your weekend go-to breakfast recipes!

The Best Flapjacks

This flapjack recipe is the perfect breakfast or brunch the entire family will love!

They're basically like the pancakes you'd get from a diner, but the texture is even better since they're made with cake flour. 

The fluffy flapjacks are perfectly thick and soft with slightly crisp edges. They have a naturally sweet, buttery flavor that's so good you don't even need maple syrup!

Honestly, I prefer this flapjack recipe over boxed pancake mix, and I think you will too!

To make your breakfast or brunch even better, you can serve these flapjack pancakes with this deep fried bacon or Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage.

Why This Recipe Works

It's easy to make. All you have to do is mix all of the ingredients together in one bowl and cook the batter. That's it!

An instant family favorite. Anyone who loves pancakes will be obsessed with this recipe. It's always a hit with kids and adults, so you know you'll have a winner at the breakfast table.

Versatile. You can add things like chocolate chips to the batter or top the cooked flapjack with so many different things, from powdered sugar to fresh fruit. The possibilities are endless!

Ingredients

This flapjack recipe is made with really basic baking ingredients, and you might even have everything you need in your kitchen already.

Check out all of the ingredients: 

• 2 small eggs, beaten
• ¾ cup milk
• 3 tablespoon sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoon melted butter
• 1 ¼ cup cake flour
• 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Whipped cream
• Strawberry jam

You can use almost all of these ingreidents to make my pancakes for one. So if you're looking to treat just yourself to breakfast, you'll definitely want to give that a try.

How To Make Flapjacks

1. Mix the wet ingreidents: Whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl.

2. Make the batter: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of wet batter. Gently stir until everything combines and you have a smooth batter.

3. Cook the flapjacks: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat it with cooking spray or butter. Once the skillet is hot, spoon the batter onto the skillet. Cook the flapjack until bubbles appear on the top. Lift and flip the flapjack and cook on the other side for a minute.

4. Serve: As soon as you cook all of the batter serve the flapjacks with whipped cream and some jam or fresh fruit on top. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Mix chocolate chips into the batter for a sweet breakfast. 
• Only mix the wet and dry ingredients until they just combine. Do not overmix. 
• Cook all of the batter on a griddle so everything is done at the same time.
• Flip each flapjack pancake as soon as bubbles start to appear on the surface, and make sure the edges are set.
• Serve the fluffy flapjacks with butter and maple syrup on top for a traditional pancake experience.  

How To Store Flapjacks

In the fridge: Store the cooked flapjacks wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil in a Ziploc bag or in an airtight container for up to a week.

In the freezer: Transfer the wrapped leftovers to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Microwave the flapjacks in 10-second increments. You can also reheat them in the oven at 300°F for about 5-10 minutes until warm. Add more time to the frozen flapjacks and flip them throughout reheating. 

FAQS About This Flapjack Recipe

Are flapjacks the same as pancakes?

Yes, flapjacks is another name for pancakes, just like hotcakes and griddle cakes. Although, flapjacks have a slightly different texture if they're made with cake batter instead of regular flour or whole wheat flour, like in this recipe.  

Why is a flap jack called flapjacks?

It is said that it gets its name because flap and jack refer to flipping something, and they're flipped halfway through cooking.

Can I make flapjack batter ahead of time?

Yes! It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast if you whip up the batter the night before. Just prepare everything as described above until cooking, then cover the mixing bowl with a lid and refrigerate for up to a day. You'll just want to give the batter a mix before cooking the next day.

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