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Fluffy Pancake Recipe for Beginners Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This fluffy pancake recipe delivers light, tender pancakes perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch. With a simple mix of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and classic ingredients like vanilla and melted butter, these pancakes cook quickly on a griddle to a golden perfection. Serve warm with maple syrup for a delicious start to your day.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar to ensure the batter will be light and free of lumps.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the whole milk, vanilla extract, large egg, and melted cooled butter. Whisk gently until the batter is smooth, taking care not to overmix to avoid tough pancakes.
  3. Heat the Pan: Preheat a griddle or large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter, oil, or cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
  4. Cook Pancakes: Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to set, then flip carefully with a spatula. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until the other side is golden brown.
  5. Serve: Serve the pancakes warm, ideally topped with maple syrup. Store any leftovers in an airtight bag in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave when ready to enjoy again.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay to keep pancakes fluffy.
  • Adjust heat if pancakes brown too quickly or cook too slowly.
  • You can substitute whole milk with any preferred milk alternative, but it may slightly affect texture.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding blueberries or chocolate chips to the batter before cooking.
  • Use fresh baking powder to ensure good rise.
  • Butter or oil can be used to grease the pan according to your preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 pancakes)
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/fluffy-pancake-recipe-for-beginners-recipe/