Copycat Dennys Pancake Recipes

DENNY'S PANCAKE PUPPIES

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees.
• In a medium-sized bowl combine pancake mix and water. Stir until well blended.
• Use a 1-ounce cookie scoop to drop the batter into the oil. Cook until browned on the bottom, and flip over and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Remove from oil, and drain. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Serve with maple syrup.

IHOP PANCAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
• Add the solid ingredients (sugar, baking powder, flour, baking soda, salt) into the mix. Whisk the batter gently. Don't get rid of the lumps!
• In another bowl, combine the lemon juice and egg. Then add it to the batter. Refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and smear with butter. Pour 1/3 cup of batter into the skillet.
• Let it cook for two minutes or until you see bubbles forming on the surface. Flip the pancake over with a spatula. Let the other side cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Repeat steps 6-10 until you cook all the batter.
• Drizzle with maple syrup and choose your favorite toppings.
• Enjoy!

DENNY'S INSPIRED FLUFFY PANCAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix milk and vinegar in a medium bowl and allow to sour for 5 minutes.
• Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in large mixing bowl.
• Whisk egg and butter into soured milk.
• Fold flour mixture into soured milk and whisk until clumps are gone. Do not overmix.
• Allow batter to rest in a chilled area for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• Heat large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
• Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet and cook until surface is bubbly.
• Flip with spatula and cook until browned on other side.
• Serve with maple syrup (if using) and butter.

COPY CAT DINER STYLE PANCAKES {NO BUTTERMILK NEEDED}

Steps:

• Preheat electric griddle to approx. 325 degrees or a large frying pan to medium-low heat. On our stove, he sets the large burner between the 3 and 4. You may have to experiment to find the sweet-spot temperature for whatever pan you are using.
• Combine the milk and vinegar and allow to sit for 1-2 minutes.
• Next, combine all dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) in a medium mixing bowl and mix well.
• Add milk/vinegar combo, eggs, and melted butter.
• Then, using a whisk, stir everything together until there are no lumps. Allow mixture to sit for 1-2 minutes. It will start to almost bubble a little.
• Ladle or pour batter onto skillet in 4- or 5-inch circles.
• Do not flip until bubbles appear and the surface starts to dull.
• Serve with your favorite pancake toppings.

DENNY'S RED VELVET PANCAKE PUPPIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oil to 350°F.
• In a medium sized bowl combine cake batter mix and 3 eggs. Add 1/2 cup water. Use a blender to mix until the batter has no lumps. Add more water to the batter, a little at a time, until you have a good consistency for making cake balls.
• Add 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips and mix in with a spoon.
• Use a 1 ounce cookie scoop to drop batter into hot oil.
• Fry on one side for approximately 1 minute and then flip over and fry on other side for about a minute.
• Remove pancake puppy onto a plate lined with paper towels. This grease will not be usable for anything but making these red velvet puppies, the oil will turn red. So be sure to make something else first and finish up with these.
• Make cream cheese dipping sauce by combining cream cheese and butter in a medium sized bowl.
• Beat together cream cheese and butter until they are light and fluffy.
• Add approximately 1/2 cup powdered sugar, into butter and cream cheese. Once the first portion of cream cheese has been incorporated add the next portion, and then the remaining powdered sugar.
• Add vanilla, lemon extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk.
• Blend in flavorings and milk.
• Place dipping sauce into a small bowl and serve with red velvet puppies.