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Salted Brown Butter Pancakes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 pancakes
Calories 350
Delight in fluffy pancakes infused with rich brown butter and topped with sea salt and maple syrup for a decadent breakfast.

Ingredients

For the wet ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter (for brown butter)
  • 1 egg egg (at room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk preferred)

For the dry ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional mix-ins

  • ¾ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, toss with flour if frozen)
  • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips (dairy free if desired)

For greasing the skillet

  • Salted butter butter (for greasing)

For serving

  • Extra brown butter (optional, for topping)
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Sprinkle sea salt (for finishing)

Instructions 

  • Brown the butter: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking until golden and nutty, then cool for 10 minutes.
  • Mix dry ingredients: whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Combine wet ingredients: whisk cooled brown butter, egg, sugar, and vanilla; then add milk.
  • Mix wet and dry: gently combine until batter forms; fold in optional mix-ins.
  • Cook pancakes: heat skillet with butter, pour 1/3 cup batter, cook 3-4 mins until bubbles form, flip and cook until golden.
  • Serve with extra brown butter, sea salt, and maple syrup.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, brown butter, Pancakes