Easy Orange Pancakes

Name: Easy Orange Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tbsp orange zest (, finely grated ); 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 2 eggs; 4 tbsp butter (, melted); 1 tbsp vegetable oil (, to grease the pan)

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These Easy Orange Pancakes are light, fluffy and packed with a brilliant orange flavor that isn't overpowering that is sure to please everyone.

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Orange Pancakes are not only about their tastes that are to die for; it's also the light and fluffy texture, which everyone loves to have in their pancakes. This homemade recipe is so easy to make, and the result may be quite simple, but the taste is the subtle burst of orange flavor, after all, there are both orange juice and orange zest in this recipe. The texture does not disappoint either since these pancakes are soft and yummy at the same time.

When you wake up in the morning, there's nothing better than digging into a fresh stack of pancakes topped with whipped cream— or other pancake toppings you prefer, and a cup of steaming coffee. If you love making pancakes at home for yourself or the whole fam, you must now be tired and uninterested in the typical pancake mix you can buy in stores. Hence this recipe will be your getaway car for better and more flavorful pancakes to serve for your breakfast meal.

Orange Pancakes recipe from scratch

This recipe is made from scratch, the pancake mixture is done possible with flour and two main leavening agents. With this recipe being made from scratch, you have the full control to measure each ingredient to your liking. You can double the recipe to serve more pancakes, or you can add more flavoring stuff to make this recipe more diverse in taste. This recipe is made a lot healthier than buying pancake mix from the store's shelves as this does not contain any other chemical additives. The sweetener is all-natural, coming from granulated sugar, the flour is all-purpose, and natural orange juice and zest for flavors.

Why Does This Recipe Work?

Pancake is a breakfast staple, most households love to have this dish on their table early in the morning before they start their busy or idle day at home or out. Here are some things that will push you to try this recipe at home and make your breakfast even more complete:

This recipe is light and has a somewhat fresh taste, thanks to the orange juice and orange zest. You will have no problem munching on this dish until you are satisfied and full.
Pancakes, as a whole, are mainly eaten at breakfast. Orange Pancakes, however, are the kind of pancakes you can serve and eat any time of the day you would like to as they are good to make as snacks too.
Winter, fall, spring, or summer, you can have this dish at home without a problem at all! Make this recipe all year round to share with your family.
A quick and easy recipe, perfect for a busy morning.
You can easily pair this dish with so many beverages you would like to drink it with; coffee, milk, fruit shake, and such.
You can top these pancakes with the pancake toppings you prefer to make them more delicious.

What's in This Easy Orange Pancakes Recipe?

Orange Juice. The base flavor of your pancakes, orange juice, it gives a sweet and tarty taste to this fluffy dish.

Orange Zest. Enhance and add more orange flavor to your pancakes by including orange zest in this recipe. The orange zest gives citrusy and tangy flavors to your stack of homemade pancakes.

All-purpose Flour. Instead of using a ready-made pancake mix, make this pancake recipe from scratch with the help of all-purpose flour for the formation of your pancake structure.

Baking Soda. Let your pancake batter rise with the use of baking soda for a fluffier and lighter texture.

Baking Powder. Like baking soda, baking powder is also a leavening agent responsible for making your pancakes light and fluffy.

Granulated Sugar. With the help of granulated sugar, your pancakes will taste mildly sweet. Granulated sugar is also responsible for tenderizing the batter, which as a result, makes the pancakes light but moist. It also helps make the edges of the pancakes crisp.

Milk. You may use any milk you prefer for this recipe to incorporate and combine all the dry ingredients into one.

Eggs. Eggs help the all-purpose flour to hold the structure of the pancake will it rise.

Butter. It gives your pancakes a wonderful flavor; hpwever, you can replace it with oil if you like.

How To Make Orange Pancakes?

Whisk milk, eggs and orange juice in a large bowl until smooth.

Whisk in flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, orange zest and baking soda.

Mix in melted butter and stir until smooth.

Heat large pan over medium heat. Grease the pan with oil. Now, pour about ¼ cup of the batter into the pan for each pancake.

When bubbles begin to appear on top, flip the pancakes and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the other side is lightly brown.

Place the pancakes into a serving plate. Serve with whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup on top.

Top Tips!

Prepare the dry ingredients by sifting them to aid in the incorporation of air, which will make the pancakes light.
After adding the wet ingredients to the dry, mix only until everything is well incorporated. Lumps are not a problem. Overmixing might result in pancakes that are tough and chewy.
Experiment in the kitchen and add melted white chocolate for a more interesting pancake flavor.

Recipe Variations

Need milk substitution? Make sure to use buttermilk in this recipe. Buttermilk makes your pancakes lighter and fluffier with the tangy flavor that compliments that of the orange zest.
Give up the typical whipped cream and maple syrup toppings, and give in to the newest favorite topping in town. Make your unused ripe banana as your toppings and slatter it with Nutella on top of your Orange Pancakes.
Add melted ricotta cheese to your pancake mixture for a cheesy, light, and fluffy pancake experience. The ricotta cheese will surely be wonderful paired with your orange flavor in this recipe.

Serving Suggestions

Pancakes are oftentimes served alongside your favorite breakfast dishes, your Orange Pancakes are not an exception either. Serve this dish with your casual cup of hot black coffee to make your breakfast complete.

Recipe FAQs

Should you cook pancakes in oil or butter?

Butter makes your pancakes easier to burn in the pan, if you are still a newbie and just trying to test the waters in this recipe, it is best to use olive oil as it has a higher smoke point than butter. It means that your pancakes will not easily get burnt with the use of olive oil.

Why are my pancakes not light and fluffy?

You must have used an old baking soda which made your pancake rough and dry instead of being light and fluffy. Use fresh or new baking soda to achieve the desired texture of your pancakes. Avoid overmixing the batter as well.

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