Sue Becker’s Fluffy Pancakes

These delightful pancakes, inspired by Sue Becker’s recipe, are light, fluffy, and perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Serve them with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for a delicious treat!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• Fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or nuts (optional, for mix-ins)

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 to avoid cooking the egg.

Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

3. 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. If you’re adding any mix-ins like fruit or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.

Step 4: Preheat the Griddle

4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter to the pan and let it melt, coating the surface evenly.

Step 5: Cook the Pancakes

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

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

Step 6: Serve

7. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream. Enjoy your delicious homemade pancakes!

Tips

• For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for about 5-10 minutes before cooking.
• If you want to keep pancakes warm while cooking the rest, place them on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 200°F (93°C).

Enjoy your Sue Becker-inspired fluffy pancakes!
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