Description
This Fluffy Pancakes Recipe is a classic American breakfast favorite that yields light, airy, and soft pancakes. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and milk, these pancakes are easy to whip up for a quick morning meal. The batter rests briefly for extra fluffiness, and cooking them on a skillet ensures a perfect golden-brown finish. Serve with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings for a delicious start to your day.
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
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract if using, ensuring an even mixture.
- Mix batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing; some lumps are fine.
- Rest the batter: Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes to allow the pancakes to become extra fluffy.
- Heat the skillet: Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Cook pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
- Flip and finish cooking: Flip the pancakes and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Letting the batter rest helps the pancakes rise better and improves texture.
- For buttermilk pancakes, replace milk with buttermilk and reduce baking powder to 2 teaspoons, adding ½ teaspoon baking soda.
- Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can lead to tough pancakes.
- Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning pancakes while ensuring they cook through.
