Description
This Best Fluffy Pancake Recipe is the ultimate breakfast treat! Light, airy, and golden-brown, these pancakes are made with simple ingredients and come together in just 25 minutes. Perfect for lazy weekends or special occasions, they’re customizable with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, syrup, or whipped cream.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ¼ cups milk (any type)
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Make the Batter:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Add the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using). Stir gently until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
Cook the Pancakes:
Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges set, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another minute, or until golden brown.
Keep pancakes warm by covering them with a kitchen towel or placing them in a low-temperature oven.
Serve:
Serve warm with your favorite toppings like butter, syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the batter can lead to dense pancakes. A few lumps are fine!
Rest the Batter: Letting the batter sit for 5-10 minutes before cooking helps achieve fluffier pancakes.
Customize: Add blueberries, chocolate chips, or cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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