Description
These best fluffy pancakes are light, airy, and perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch. Made with simple ingredients like flour, baking powder, milk, and eggs, they cook quickly on a skillet to a golden brown perfection. Serve them warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruits, or butter for a classic homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg and add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should remain slightly lumpy for fluffiness.
- Preheat skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook pancakes – first side: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cook pancakes – second side: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Repeat cooking: Continue with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed to maintain the non-stick surface.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup, butter, fresh fruits, or any toppings of your choice for the best experience.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Use a non-stick skillet or griddle for easy flipping and cooking.
- Adjust the heat as needed; medium heat works best to cook pancakes evenly without burning.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk to make it dairy-free.
- Add blueberries or chocolate chips to the batter for variation.
