Fluffy Pancake Tacos (Printable)
Fluffy pancakes folded and filled taco-style with sweet or savory toppings for a playful breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 3/4 cup whole milk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Sweet Fillings
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
12 - 1 ripe banana, sliced
13 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
14 - 1/4 cup granola
15 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
→ Savory Fillings
16 - 2 large eggs, scrambled
17 - 1/4 cup cooked bacon or turkey bacon, crumbled
18 - 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
19 - 1/4 cup fresh salsa
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, large egg, melted unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
04 - Place a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease the surface if needed.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the heated griddle. Cook until bubbles rise to the surface and edges appear set, about 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and allow them to rest for 1 to 2 minutes so they become pliable for folding.
07 - Gently fold each pancake in half into a taco shell shape, pressing lightly at the base to help it hold its form.
08 - Fill each pancake taco with your choice of sweet or savory fillings. Drizzle with additional maple syrup or salsa as desired and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The pancake batter is the fluffiest you will ever make, and the folding trick turns an ordinary breakfast into something kids and adults cannot resist.
- You can go completely sweet with berries and maple syrup or load them up with scrambled eggs and bacon for a handheld breakfast that beats any drive through.
02 -
- Overmixing the batter is the fastest way to end up with tough, flat pancakes, so stop stirring the moment the dry streaks disappear.
- Letting the batter rest for five minutes before cooking gives the flour time to hydrate and the leavening agents time to activate, which means taller, softer pancakes every single time.
03 -
- Use a ladle or measuring cup to portion the batter so every pancake is the same size and cooks evenly, which makes folding much easier.
- A tiny smear of butter on the griddle before the first pancake only gives you a better golden crust than oil ever will.