Description
Breakfast dreams come alive with classic Fluffy Pancakes, blending light-as-air texture and golden perfection. Rich buttermilk and careful mixing create pillowy stacks that invite weekend indulgence and delightful morning memories you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Sweeteners and Additional Dry Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (50 grams) granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups (420 milliliters) milk
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl, whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until uniformly blended. This foundational mix creates the base for light, airy pancakes.
- Create a central well in the dry ingredients and pour in milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cracked egg. These liquid components will transform the powdery mixture into a silky batter.
- Gently whisk the ingredients together, blending until mostly smooth with minimal lumps. If the consistency seems too thick, gradually incorporate additional milk to achieve a pourable texture.
- Preheat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium-low heat (around 350°F). Melt a small amount of butter across the cooking surface to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Using a 1/4 cup measure, pour batter onto the heated surface. Softly spread the batter into a circular shape using the measuring cup’s back, ensuring uniform thickness and consistent cooking.
- Monitor pancake closely. When tiny bubbles emerge and edges appear set (approximately 2-3 minutes), carefully flip using a spatula. Cook opposite side until golden brown, roughly 1-2 minutes.
- Continue cooking remaining batter, maintaining consistent heat and technique. Adjust temperature if pancakes brown too quickly or cook unevenly.
- Transfer finished pancakes to serving plates. Embellish with maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or preferred toppings. Serve immediately while warm and delightfully fluffy.
Notes
- Whisk ingredients minimally to prevent tough, dense pancakes and maintain a light, airy texture.
- Use room temperature milk and eggs for smoother batter blending and consistent pancake rise.
- Customize batter by adding mix-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, or nuts for extra flavor and texture variety.
- Substitute regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour for dietary restrictions without compromising pancake fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg