Description
Delight in these easy homemade pancakes, a classic breakfast favorite that’s fluffy, tender, and quick to prepare. With simple pantry ingredients and a straightforward method using a stovetop skillet, this recipe yields light and golden pancakes perfect for any morning. Customize with your favorite toppings for a cozy, delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl to ensure an even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract, if using, to create a smooth liquid mixture.
- Make Batter: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together just until combined, leaving some lumps to keep the pancakes tender.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes – Part 1: Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
- Cook Pancakes – Part 2: Flip the pancake carefully and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat Cooking: Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches, greasing the skillet as needed between batches to maintain non-stick quality.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, butter, or whipped cream for a delicious breakfast treat.
Notes
- For fluffier pancakes, do not overmix the batter; some lumps are fine.
- You can substitute milk with plant-based milk alternatives like almond or oat milk.
- To keep pancakes warm while cooking the remaining batter, place them on a baking sheet in a warm oven set to 200°F (93°C).
- Adding cinnamon or blueberries to the batter can add a flavorful twist.
- Use a non-stick skillet for best results and easy flipping.
