The Best Fluffy Pancakes
The Best Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- as needed butter, for greasing pan
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, crack the large egg, then add the melted butter and buttermilk. Whisk these wet ingredients until they are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients using a spatula. It is critical NOT TO OVERMIX the batter; mix just enough until combined, and some lumps may still remain. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
While the batter is resting, lightly butter a hot pan or griddle and place it over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, pour portions of the pancake batter onto the pan, using approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cook the pancakes on medium heat. When bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pancakes and the edges look set, it's time to carefully flip them.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Continue cooking the pancakes on the second side until both sides are golden brown and the pancakes are cooked through. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining batter. Stack the warm pancakes and serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as additional butter and maple syrup.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
The Best Fluffy Pancakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- as needed butter, for greasing pan
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, crack the large egg, then add the melted butter and buttermilk. Whisk these wet ingredients until they are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients using a spatula. It is critical NOT TO OVERMIX the batter; mix just enough until combined, and some lumps may still remain. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
While the batter is resting, lightly butter a hot pan or griddle and place it over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, pour portions of the pancake batter onto the pan, using approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cook the pancakes on medium heat. When bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pancakes and the edges look set, it's time to carefully flip them.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Continue cooking the pancakes on the second side until both sides are golden brown and the pancakes are cooked through. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining batter. Stack the warm pancakes and serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as additional butter and maple syrup.
⏱️ 5 min