Description
This classic Fluffy Pancake recipe creates light, airy pancakes with a tender crumb and golden-brown exterior. Perfect for a comforting breakfast, these pancakes are easy to make with simple ingredients and cook quickly on the stovetop for a delicious start to your day.
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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar to ensure even distribution and to aerate the flour for fluffy pancakes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk, vanilla extract, large egg, and melted butter. Whisk everything together until the batter is smooth but be careful not to overmix to avoid tough pancakes.
- Heat Pan: Preheat a griddle or large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter, oil, or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then flip carefully with a spatula. Continue cooking until the other side is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup or your preferred toppings. Store any leftovers in an airtight bag in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave when ready to enjoy again.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps okay for fluffy texture.
- Use medium heat to ensure pancakes are cooked through without burning.
- For dairy-free options, substitute milk and butter accordingly.
- Leftover pancakes can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Add fresh fruit or chocolate chips for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 pancakes)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
