While the 4th of July is often associated with BBQs, outdoor gatherings, and cookouts, it’s also important to start the day off right with a delightful breakfast. Can you think of anything better than the classic American pancakes paired with juicy and sweet berries? These star-shaped 4th of July pancakes are light and fluffy loaded with flavor, and perfect for an indulgent breakfast.
About This Recipe
These pancakes are tender, fluffy, delicious, and perfectly themed for Independence Day. You can make them with simple ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen. Shape the pancakes into stars using a cookie cutter to give them a festive look, then serve them with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: These soft pancakes are so easy to mix up and they are done in less than 30 minutes!
- Simple pantry ingredients: You don’t need any hard-to-find ingredients to make these 4th of July pancakes.
- Perfect for 4th of July parties: These pancakes can be made with a combination of patriotic fruits and colors, such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, whipped cream, and sprinkles. You can even cut the pancakes into stars with a cookie cutter. These pancakes are often served as a festive breakfast or brunch for families and friends to enjoy together on the holiday.
What You Will Need to Make 4th of July Pancakes
- Flour: Use all-purpose flour for these pancakes.
- Baking powder: Baking powder helps leaven the pancake batter, creating a soft and fluffy texture.
- Baking soda: Buttermilk is naturally acidic. Buttermilk’s acids react with baking soda to improve the rise of pancakes.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar is commonly used to make chocolate chip pancakes.
- Salt: You will find a small amount of salt in most pancake recipes.
- Egg: You will need one or more eggs, depending on the number of pancakes you make.
- Vanilla extract: The basic flavor found in all package recipes.
- Buttermilk: Classic pancakes are made with milk, but some pancakes can also be made with buttermilk.
- Butter: The butter should be melted or vegetable oil should be used instead of butter.
- Raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries
How to Make 4th of July Pancakes
- In a clean, dry bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, vanilla extract, egg, melted butter, and sugar.
- Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Lightly grease a non-stick pan with oil spray. Pour 1/4 cup of the pancake batter into the pan.
- When bubbles start to appear on the top surfaces of the pancakes, turn them over.
- Use a big star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the star shapes. Transfer the cut-out stars to a serving plate, dust them with powdered sugar, and serve them with fresh berries and maple syrup.
FAQs
How To Store 4th of July Pancakes?
You can serve the pancakes immediately after cooking and until they are relatively hot, or eat them after cooling. It can also be stored in a sealed container for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1¾ cup buttermilk
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter + more for the pan
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups fresh berries(strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
Instructions
Step 1
In a clean, dry bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
Step 2
In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, vanilla extract, egg, melted butter, and sugar.
Step 3
Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir to combine.
Step 4
Lightly grease a non-stick pan with oil spray. Pour 1/4 cup of the pancake batter into the pan.
Step 5
When bubbles start to appear on the top surfaces of the pancakes, turn them over.
Step 6
Use a big star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the star shapes. Transfer the cut-out stars to a serving plate, dust them with powdered sugar, and serve them with fresh berries and maple syrup.
