Description
This Best Fluffy Pancake Recipe delivers light, airy, and perfectly golden pancakes that are easy to make and perfect for a delicious breakfast. Made with simple ingredients and a quick resting step, these pancakes come out tender and fluffy every time, ready to be topped with syrup, butter, or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
For Cooking
- Extra butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract if using.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined without overmixing; a few lumps are okay to keep the batter light.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow gluten to relax, which ensures extra fluffy pancakes.
- Preheat the Skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook the other side for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the warm pancakes with maple syrup, butter, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Resting the batter helps create fluffier pancakes by letting the gluten relax.
- For buttermilk pancakes, substitute milk with buttermilk, reduce baking powder to 2 teaspoons, and add ½ teaspoon baking soda.
- Leftover pancakes can be frozen and reheated in a toaster for convenience.
