Description
This Best Fluffy Pancakes Recipe yields light, airy pancakes with a tender crumb and crispy edges. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, milk, egg, and melted butter, these pancakes are perfect for a classic breakfast or brunch. The batter is gently mixed to ensure fluffiness, and cooked on a non-stick skillet until golden brown. Serve warm with syrup, fruits, or your favorite toppings for a delicious and easy morning treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Remove the pancakes from the skillet and serve warm with your favorite syrup, fruit, or toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Use fresh baking powder for best rising results.
- Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning or undercooking.
- For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
- These pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven while cooking the remaining batter.
