Fluffy Pancakes

These fluffy pancakes are light, airy, and perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Serve them with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings for a delicious start to your day!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Additional butter or oil for cooking

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 help to evenly distribute the leavening agent and ensure fluffy pancakes.

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Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Make sure the melted butter is not too hot to avoid cooking the egg.

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Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with 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 dense pancakes.

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Step 4: Preheat the Pan

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil to coat the surface. Allow it to heat for a minute or two until hot but not smoking.

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Step 5: Cook the Pancakes

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

  2. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side, until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the skillet as needed.

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Step 6: Serve

  1. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or sliced bananas.

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Tips

  • For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for about 5-10 minutes before cooking.
  • You can add mix-ins like chocolate chips, blueberries, or nuts to the batter for added flavor.
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (about 200°F) while you finish cooking the rest.

Enjoy your delicious, fluffy pancakes!
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