Gluten-Free Sheet Pan Pancakes, Crispy Broiled
Large-batch pancakes baked on a sheet pan and finished under the broiler for a golden top. Made with brown rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca starch for structure and tenderness. Warm buttermilk and milk create a tender crumb. Bake until springy, brush with melted butter, then broil briefly until lightly browned. Serves a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk, warm
- 1 ½ cups milk, warm
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, pure
- berries or chocolate chips(optional)
- 2 cups brown rice flour
- ¾ cup potato starch
- ⅓ cup tapioca starch
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a 17x13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk together brown rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- 3
Whisk together buttermilk, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
- 4
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
- 5
Scrape batter into prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
- 6
Add optional toppings if desired.
- 7
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until center springs back when gently pressed.
- 8
Remove from oven and brush remaining melted butter over top.
- 9
Place pan under broiler for 1-2 minutes until top is lightly browned.
- 10
Slice and serve with desired toppings.
Tips
For even baking, spread batter carefully to corners before baking.
Watch broiler closely; 1-2 minutes goes quickly and top burns easily.
Xanthan gum binds the starch blend; do not omit or batter will be grainy.
Good to Know
Airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 4 days.
Prepare dry ingredients in bowl the night before. Combine wet and dry just before baking.
Top with maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or nut butter.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the broiler step to avoid a pale, dense top; broiling adds texture and color.
Do not open oven during initial 12-15 minute bake to avoid uneven rise.
Do not skip xanthan gum to avoid grainy, crumbly texture from the starch blend.