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Easy Fluffy Sheet Pan Pancakes with Berries and Lemon Zest

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A fuss-free sheet pan pancake recipe that delivers fluffy, tender pancakes with fresh berries and a bright lemon zest, perfect for quick and easy breakfasts or brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) milk, whole or 2% (almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or a mix)
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your half-sheet pan inside while the oven heats to warm it up.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula until just combined; the batter will be thick and lumpy.
  5. Carefully fold in the fresh berries and lemon zest, being gentle to avoid bursting the berries.
  6. Remove the hot sheet pan from the oven and lightly grease it with butter or nonstick spray. Quickly pour the batter onto the pan, spreading it evenly to about ¾-inch (2 cm) thickness.
  7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until the top is set and golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The edges should be lightly crisp.
  8. Let the pancakes rest on a cooling rack for 5 minutes to set. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve warm.

Notes

Preheat the baking sheet in the oven to create a crisp bottom crust. Gently fold ingredients to avoid tough pancakes. If edges brown too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Use frozen berries tossed in flour to prevent sinking and color bleeding. Avoid substituting baking soda for baking powder to prevent metallic taste and uneven rise. Reheat leftovers gently in the oven to maintain texture.

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Keywords: sheet pan pancakes, fluffy pancakes, easy breakfast, berries, lemon zest, brunch recipe, one-pan pancakes

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