Description
This fluffy pancake recipe delivers the perfect breakfast treat with a light, airy texture and a subtly sweet flavor. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and milk, these pancakes are easy to whip up and cook on the stovetop for a classic morning delight.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 3 ½ tsp baking powder (fresh)
- 1 tbsp sugar (granulated)
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk (room temperature)
- 1 egg (large)
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, fresh baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the large egg, then add the room temperature milk, melted butter, and optional vanilla extract. Mix these together until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently. It’s important not to overmix; a few lumps in the batter are okay to maintain fluffiness.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the baking powder to activate, resulting in a lighter pancake texture.
- Heat Pan: Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, then flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or butter for a delicious breakfast treat.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are normal and help keep pancakes fluffy.
- Resting the batter helps the leavening agents work for lighter pancakes.
- Use a non-stick pan and medium heat to avoid burning while ensuring even cooking.
- Butter or oil can be used to grease the pan according to preference.
- Customize your pancakes with toppings like berries, nuts, chocolate chips, or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fluffy pancakes, breakfast recipe, easy pancakes, stovetop pancakes, classic breakfast, homemade pancakes
