Our Most Reviewed Recipe of All Time

Few things are as comforting as waking up to a pancake breakfast. But finding the perfect pancake recipe goes beyond simply adding chocolate chips to store-bought pancake mix or whipping up whatever pancake recipe you find in a cookbook. At Allrecipes, our most-reviewed recipe of all time happens to be a pancake recipe made with a little bit of sugar and a lot of love.

Allrecipes user Dakota Kelly uploaded her Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes recipe to the site after coming across the recipe in her grandmother’s recipe book. “Judging from the weathered look of this recipe card,” she wrote, “this was a family favorite.”

It’s now a favorite that goes beyond just Kelly’s family. More than 15,000 Allrecipes users have reviewed the recipe, which has an average of 4.6 stars. The recipe takes just five minutes of prep work and has been tested by the Allrecipes Test Kitchen, so it’s a guaranteed hit for your next family breakfast.

Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes

This family recipe for pancakes gives us fluffy treats that are easy to make and are so much better than the boxed stuff at the grocery store. The main ingredient in these delicious pancakes is all-purpose flour. The recipe also calls for baking powder—a leavener that makes pancakes extra fluffy— salt, and sugar. There are a few wet ingredients in the recipe as well: milk, butter, and an egg to add a bit more moisture and bind the batter together.

Not only are these hotcakes a perfect Sunday breakfast, but they're also simple enough to serve up any weekday morning when you have a few extra minutes.

How to Make Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes

Here's what you need to know about when to flip, how to reheat, and other tips to make the best pancakes.

The recipe is a foolproof way to make pancakes from scratch—simply sift the dry ingredients together and add the wet ingredients and you’re ready to cook up some pancakes on the griddle.

Once you’ve ladled some pancake batter onto a hot griddle or pan, it’s time to keep an eye out for signs it's time to flip those flapjacks. Typically, pancakes cook for about two to three minutes per side, but once your pancakes are bubbling and the edges look set, you’ll know it’s time to turn.

Serve your stack with maple syrup, butter, or your other go-to pancake toppings.

If you happen to have leftovers of this delicious breakfast treat, they can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week. Avoid adding any toppings or syrups until you’ve reheated the pancakes to prevent sogginess. You can also store leftover batter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Pancakes freeze well, too!

Why We Love Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes

Allrecipes reviewers love this family recipe, calling it “a guaranteed crowd-pleaser” with “easy, fluffy, and delicious” results.

“I love this recipe,” wrote another. “My kids had this and now it's all they ask for. So easy to make and I even keep leftovers in the fridge for a couple of days as my kids love them that much. They are absolutely amazing.”

Allrecipes member Kevin Federko calls this Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes recipe the “best recipe he’s ever made,” while Ashley Carlton said the recipe makes pancakes that are “light and fluffy, just like grandma makes.”

So the next time you are looking to whip up a batch of hotcakes, give this recipe a try, then add your review along with the 15,000 plus others—you'll be in great company.