Description
This Fluffy Pancake Recipe delivers tender, light, and airy pancakes perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch. Made with simple pantry ingredients like flour, baking powder, milk, egg, and melted butter, these pancakes are easy to whip up in just 15 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup for a classic treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to ensure an even distribution and to avoid lumps.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the milk, vanilla extract, egg, and melted butter. Whisk gently until the batter is smooth, taking care not to over mix which can toughen the pancakes.
- Preheat Pan: Heat a griddle or large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter, oil, or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges start to look set, then flip with a spatula. Cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm topped with maple syrup or your favorite toppings. Store any leftovers in an airtight bag in the refrigerator and reheat gently in the microwave.
Notes
- Do not over mix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Use medium heat to prevent burning while ensuring the pancakes cook through.
- Feel free to add blueberries or chocolate chips to the batter for variation.
- Leftover pancakes freeze well; separate layers with parchment paper before freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 3 pancakes)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
