Fluffy Pancakes
Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- 1
Sift the all-purpose flour into a large bowl to ensure it is extra smooth, similar to the texture of powdered sugar. Add the baking powder, white sugar, and salt to the bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, large egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using) until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined. It is crucial not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine and will result in fluffier pancakes. Overmixing can lead to dense pancakes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Preheat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat for about 30 seconds. This ensures an even cooking surface.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot pan. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until bubbles begin to form and pop on the surface of the pancake. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 2 minutes, or until it is golden brown on the other side.
⏱️ 6 min
- 6
Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a plate. Stack them up and serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, butter, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fluffy Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- 1
Sift the all-purpose flour into a large bowl to ensure it is extra smooth, similar to the texture of powdered sugar. Add the baking powder, white sugar, and salt to the bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, large egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using) until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined. It is crucial not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine and will result in fluffier pancakes. Overmixing can lead to dense pancakes.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Preheat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat for about 30 seconds. This ensures an even cooking surface.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot pan. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until bubbles begin to form and pop on the surface of the pancake. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 2 minutes, or until it is golden brown on the other side.
⏱️ 6 min - 6
Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a plate. Stack them up and serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, butter, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
⏱️ 1 min