Golden Diner Pancake

A thick, fluffy pancake recipe inspired by NYC’s Golden Diner crispy on the outside, soft inside, and drenched in warm honey butter maple syrup.

Prep time

8 minutes

Cook time

19 minutes

Total time

27 minutes

Yield

2 people

Ingredients

2 c all-purpose flour

1/3 c heaping sugar

1 tsp kosher salt

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 1/4 c 2% milk

1 1/4 c buttermilk

1/4 c vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla

Honey Butter Maple Syrup:

1/2 c salted butter (1 stick), melted

3 tbsp honey

3 tbsp maple syrup

1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and whisk gently until mostly smooth. Let the batter rest for a few minutes.
4. Step 4: Preheat a nonstick skillet over low-medium heat for 8 minutes. Add a little oil and wipe away excess.
5. Step 5: Ladle about 2 scoops of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 8 minutes, until bubbles form and edges set.
6. Step 6: Transfer the skillet to a 375°F oven on the top rack and bake for 9 minutes.
7. Step 7: Run a spatula around the edge and flip the pancake out. Repeat with the remaining batter.
8. Step 8: For the syrup, whisk melted butter, honey, maple syrup, and soy sauce together. Warm over low heat.
9. Step 9: Stack three pancakes, top with butter, and drizzle syrup generously before serving.

Notes

Use both milk and buttermilk for the ideal rise.

Don’t skip preheating the skillet it’s key for a golden base.

Batter may thicken slightly while resting; add a splash of milk if needed before cooking.