Description
This Best Pancake Recipe creates fluffy, golden-brown pancakes perfect for a delicious breakfast or brunch. Made with simple pantry staples including all-purpose flour, milk, eggs, and a touch of vanilla, these pancakes are easy to prepare and cook quickly on the stovetop. Ideal for serving with syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings, this recipe guarantees a classic, comforting start to your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, mix together the wet ingredients — milk, egg, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract — until fully combined. Then sift in the dry ingredients — flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar — and stir gently until just combined. It’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy; overmixing can make the pancakes tough.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a pan or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking. Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook for around 2 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges begin to look set. Flip the pancake carefully and cook the other side for about 1 minute until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the pancakes from the pan and serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or butter. Enjoy your warm, fluffy pancakes fresh off the stove for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are fine and help keep pancakes tender.
- Use a non-stick pan or well-seasoned skillet for best results.
- Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning the pancakes before they are cooked through.
- You can substitute milk with any dairy-free alternative like almond or oat milk for a different flavor profile.
- For fluffier pancakes, allow the baking powder to react by letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pancakes, breakfast, fluffy pancakes, easy pancake recipe, homemade pancakes, weekend breakfast
