Baked pancakes make breakfast easy for busy mornings or feeding a crowd. Mix the batter, pour it into a pan, and let the oven handle the rest. In about 30 minutes, you’ll have a soft, golden pan of pancakes ready to slice and serve with your favorite toppings.
Heat the oven to 425 °F. Grease a 9×13 inch sheet pan or line it with parchment paper.
In one bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. A few small lumps are fine. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon. If you’re adding toppings, divide the pan into four sections and sprinkle a different topping in each quadrant.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the top looks lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the pancakes cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares. Serve with syrup, butter, or fresh fruit.
Notes
Mix the batter just until combined. A few small lumps are normal, and overmixing can make the pancakes dense.
Once the batter is in the pan, spread it evenly so it bakes at the same rate from corner to corner. A rubber spatula makes this easy.
Serve: Set out syrup, butter, fruit, nuts, or other toppings buffet style so everyone can finish their slice the way they like.Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze cooled slices for about 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and warm in the oven until heated through.