Description
Homemade fluffy pancakes deliver a delightful breakfast experience with golden-brown edges and cloud-like centers. Light buttermilk batter creates perfect morning pleasure you’ll savor with maple syrup and fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, whisking thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Create a separate container for liquid components, blending milk, egg, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and integrated.
- Gently merge wet and dry mixtures, stirring minimally to maintain a slightly textured consistency – some small lumps are perfectly acceptable.
- Prepare cooking surface by heating a non-stick skillet to medium temperature, lightly coating with a thin layer of butter or cooking oil.
- Carefully ladle approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the heated surface for each pancake, allowing them to cook until small bubbles emerge across the top and edges appear set.
- Delicately flip pancakes using a wide spatula, cooking an additional 1-2 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer finished pancakes to a warm serving plate, creating a stack of fluffy, tender griddle cakes ready for desired garnishes like maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy, as too much stirring develops gluten and makes them tough.
- For extra richness, substitute half-and-half or buttermilk instead of regular milk, which adds tanginess and helps create a softer texture.
- Use a non-stick pan or well-seasoned griddle to prevent sticking and ensure even browning without excess oil.
- Consider dietary modifications like using gluten-free flour for celiac diets or replacing dairy milk with almond or oat milk for vegan versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg