Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

These fluffy homemade pancakes are perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. They are light, airy, and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Enjoy them with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk (whole or 2% for best results)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• Cooking spray or additional butter for the skillet

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dry Ingredients

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. This will ensure that the baking powder is evenly distributed throughout the flour.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth. Make sure the melted butter is not too hot, or it may cook the egg.

Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing can lead to tough pancakes.

Step 4: Preheat the Skillet

4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with cooking spray or a small amount of butter. Allow the skillet to heat for a couple of minutes.

Step 5: Cook the Pancakes

5. Once the skillet is hot, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.

6. Carefully flip the pancakes using a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side, or until golden brown. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.

Step 6: Keep Warm and Serve

7. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm while you cook the remaining pancakes. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Step 7: Enjoy!

8. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, sliced bananas, or whipped cream. Enjoy your delicious homemade pancakes!

Tips

• For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for about 5-10 minutes before cooking.
• You can add mix-ins like chocolate