Buttermilk Pancakes for a Crowd

fork holding bite of buttermilk pancakes. three pancakes are stacked by the fork with syrup

This buttermilk pancakes recipe uses Bisquick baking mix, buttermilk, and vanilla in a shortcut recipe for homestyle pancakes for a crowd. Throw a pancake breakfast for a fundraiser, function, or special occasion with these pancakes that can be cooked in advance and reheated. Tender and tasty, these buttermilk pancakes are perfect for serving a lot of people a DELICIOUS breakfast.

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttermilk pancakes, pancakes for a crowd

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Erica

Servings: 15 people

Equipment

Ingredients

40 oz Bisquick mix
5 large whole eggs
5 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
5 cups low fat buttermilk
for the griddle: unsalted butter or cooking spray
for serving: maple syrup, fresh fruit, butter

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla, and buttermilk.
Heat griddle according to manufacturer's instructions.
Once griddle is hot and you are ready to cook, whisk the Bisquick into the wet ingredients.
Grease the griddle with butter. Spoon or ladle a scant ¼ cup per pancake onto the griddle.
Once pancake batter puffs and starts to bubble, flip.
Once cooked through, transfer pancakes off the griddle to a serving sheet or hotel pan.
Regrease the griddle with butter and repeat in batches, working through the batter.

Notes

This recipe yields 60 pancakes. At 4 pancakes per person, this feeds 15 people. Adjust quantities up or down as needed.

If making pancakes in advance, store cooled pancakes in a sealed container (such as hotel pan covered tightly with plastic wrap and NOT FOIL) in the refrigerator. Reheat in a 350℉ oven, still tightly covered, 20-30 minutes or until warmed through.

I have had instances where foil has deposited little bits onto the pancakes, so I do not recommend using foil. Also, allow pancakes to cool prior to storing to prevent them from sticking together.

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