Description
Discover how to make the best fluffy pancakes with this easy homemade recipe. Perfectly light, tender, and golden, these American-style pancakes are quick to prepare and ideal for a comforting breakfast. Made with simple ingredients and cooked on the stovetop, they can be customized with your favorite toppings for a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, large egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined for a smooth mixture.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix; the batter should remain slightly lumpy to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the baking powder to activate and improve texture.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm topped with butter, syrup, or your favorite additions.
Notes
- For extra fluffy pancakes, separate the egg and beat the egg white until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the batter.
- You can customize the batter by adding blueberries, chocolate chips, or sliced bananas before cooking for added flavor.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to avoid tough pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
