The Viral Golden Diner Pancakes Recipe

These are the viral Golden Diner Pancakes that have been making the rounds online. Chef Alex Trim walks through the full recipe with a focus on technique, from batter mixing to the final plate with a generous scoop of butter on top.

Making the Batter

The recipe starts with a simple buttermilk pancake batter. Melt 1/3 cup of butter, combine it with 3 cups of buttermilk, and whisk everything together in a large copper mixing bowl until smooth. The key is not to overmix. You want the batter loose and slightly lumpy so the pancakes stay tender.

Cooking the Pancakes

Grease a hot pan with butter using a paper towel to get an even, thin coating across the surface. Pour the batter and let the pancakes cook until bubbles form on top before flipping. The goal is a golden, evenly browned exterior on both sides.

Plating

Once cooked, stack the pancakes and finish with a generous scoop of compound butter on top. The pancakes should be thick, fluffy, and deeply golden, which is where the "Golden Diner" name comes from.

Key Takeaways

• Use buttermilk and melted butter for a rich, tender pancake
• Do not overmix the batter; lumps are fine
• Wipe the pan with a buttered paper towel for even browning