Description
Start your morning with a stack of fluffy, golden old-fashioned pancakes! This quick and easy recipe uses pantry staples to create a breakfast classic that’s soft, tender, and endlessly versatile. Perfect for busy mornings or a cozy weekend treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then mix in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Make the Batter: Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, flip, and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a pat of butter.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Customize with add-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond milk and butter with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
