First Watch Pancake Recipe
This First Watch Pancake recipe uses simple ingredients like flour, buttermilk, eggs, and butter to create soft, fluffy pancakes just like the café.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Non-stick skillet or griddle
- Ladle or measuring cup
- Clean kitchen towel
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter plus more for cooking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- These are simple pantry ingredients but together they create magic.
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure everything is evenly mixed. This helps the pancakes rise evenly.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 3: Combine Gently
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold everything together. Stop when you still see a few small lumps. Overmixing is the fastest way to ruin pancakes.
Step 4: Rest the Batter
- Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes. This step is small but important. It relaxes the gluten and helps create that signature First Watch fluffiness.
Step 5: Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then flip. Cook the other side until golden brown.
Step 6: Serve Warm
- Stack them high, add your favorite toppings, and serve immediately.