Fluffy Pancake Tacos (Printer-Friendly)
Fluffy pancakes folded into taco shapes and filled with your choice of sweet or savory toppings for a playful breakfast twist.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - ½ tsp baking soda
05 - ¼ tsp salt
06 - ¾ 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 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
12 - 1 ripe banana, sliced
13 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
14 - ¼ cup granola
15 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
→ Savory Fillings
16 - 2 large eggs, scrambled
17 - ¼ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
18 - ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
19 - ¼ cup 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 the whole milk, large egg, melted unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. A few small lumps are fine—avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
04 - Place a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray if needed.
05 - Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles rise across the surface and the edges appear set, about 2 minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
06 - Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and let them cool for 1 to 2 minutes so they become pliable without cracking. Gently fold each pancake into a taco shell shape.
07 - Spoon your choice of sweet or savory fillings into each folded pancake. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately with additional maple syrup or salsa on the side if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Kids lose their minds over these, and adults secretly do too when nobody is watching.
- You can set up a topping bar and let everyone build their own, which means less work for you and more fun for the table.
02 -
- If you overmix the batter you will get tough, flat pancakes that crack when folded, so resist the urge to make it perfectly smooth.
- Cooking on heat that is too high burns the outside while leaving the inside raw, so medium heat and patience are your best friends here.
03 -
- Let the batter rest for five minutes before cooking because it gives the flour time to hydrate and the leavening agents time to activate, resulting in a taller, fluffier pancake.
- If you want the tacos to hold their shape better, fold them right off the griddle while they are still warm and pliable, then let them rest in the taco position for about thirty seconds before filling.