Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions :
- Milk: You can use whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk.
- Butter: Swap with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Flour: For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in the center and add the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg.
- Whisk together until the batter is smooth but slightly lumpy.
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk (1 Tbsp at a time) until you reach the desired consistency.
Step 2: Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan and gently spread it into a round shape.
- Cook until bubbles form on top and the underside is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Flip with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
Step 3: Serve and Enjoy
- Serve warm with maple syrup, honey, or fresh fruit.
- Add toppings like whipped cream, nuts, or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Notes
- Let the Batter Rest – Allowing the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes helps the ingredients combine and results in fluffier pancakes.
- Don’t Overmix – A few lumps in the batter are fine! Overmixing can make pancakes dense instead of light and airy.
- Check Your Baking Powder – Expired baking powder won’t provide the rise needed for fluffy pancakes. Make sure it’s fresh.
- Use Medium-Low Heat – Cooking pancakes on too high heat can cause them to burn outside while remaining uncooked inside.
- Customize with Toppings – Try chocolate chips, blueberries, or chopped nuts in the batter for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American