Description
This Best Fluffy Pancake Recipe yields light, airy, and tender pancakes perfect for a classic breakfast or brunch. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked on a griddle or skillet, these pancakes are quick to prepare and sure to become your go-to morning treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups milk (any type)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Create a well in the center and add the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Break up the egg with a fork and mix the wet ingredients together before gradually combining with the dry ingredients. Stir gently from the outside in until just combined and mostly smooth. Stop mixing when no visible flour remains to avoid tough pancakes.
- Preheat the cooking surface: Heat a non-stick griddle or large frying pan over medium heat, ideally to an electric griddle temperature between 300°F and 350°F. Grease the surface with butter or oil; if the butter browns quickly, reduce the heat as the surface is too hot.
- Cook the pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface. Since the batter does not spread on its own, shape it gently with a spoon or scoop. Cook for approximately 2 minutes until bubbles form and the edges appear set. Flip and cook the other side a bit less time until golden and cooked through. Avoid pressing down on the pancakes to maintain fluffiness.
- Repeat and keep warm: Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate or sheet pan. Continue cooking with remaining batter. To keep pancakes warm, place them in a 200°F oven until serving.
- Serve: Stack pancakes on plates and add your preferred toppings such as syrup, butter, fruits, or whipped cream. Enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Adjust the cooking heat to prevent burning or undercooking.
- The batter thickness means pancakes will not spread, so shape them carefully.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven to serve all together.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fluffy pancakes, easy pancake recipe, breakfast pancakes, homemade pancakes, quick pancakes
