Description
Fluffy, golden, and delicious pancakes made with simple ingredients. This recipe reveals the secret techniques for perfect pancakes every time.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra fluffiness)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
In a separate bowl, beat the egg with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract if using
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined; small lumps are okay
Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the gluten to relax and the batter to thicken slightly
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter
Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes
Flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through
Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed
Serve warm with your favorite toppings like syrup, butter, fruits, or whipped cream
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy
For extra fluffy pancakes, use buttermilk and add an extra teaspoon of baking powder
Resting the batter helps improve texture and rise
Customize with add-ins like chocolate chips, blueberries, or nuts
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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