The Perfect Breakfast – Light, Airy & Delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Tall & fluffy – just like diner-style pancakes!
✔️ Simple ingredients – ready in 15 minutes
✔️ Customizable – add chocolate chips, blueberries, or cinnamon
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder (key for fluffiness!)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2½ tbsp sugar
- 1¼ cups (300ml) milk (whole milk for richest flavor)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter (or oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Batter (5 mins)
- Sift together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, sugar).
- Whisk in wet ingredients (milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla).
- Mix until just combined – small lumps are okay!
2️⃣ Cook to Golden Perfection (10 mins)
- Heat griddle/pan over medium heat (test with water droplets – they should sizzle).
- Grease lightly with butter or oil.
- Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake.
- Cook until:
- Bubbles form on top (~2 mins)
- Edges look set
- Flip & cook 1 more minute until golden.
Pro Tips for the Fluffiest Pancakes
🔥 Don’t overmix – stops gluten development (keeps them tender).
🥛 Use room temp milk/egg – blends better with batter.
🍫 Add-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or blueberries after mixing.
🍯 Keep warm: Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven while finishing the batch.
Serving Suggestions
- Classic: Maple syrup + butter
- Fancy: Whipped cream + fresh berries
- Kid-friendly: Chocolate sauce + sprinkles
FAQs
Q: Can I make the batter ahead?
A: Best fresh, but refrigerate up to 1 hour (may thicken – thin with a splash of milk).
Q: Why are my pancakes flat?
A: Check your baking powder (it may be old).
Q: Gluten-free option?
A: Use 1:1 GF flour blend + ½ tsp xanthan gum.
Nutrition (Per Pancake)
| Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 18g | 3g | 4g |
Based on 12 pancakes, no toppings
Stack ’em high and dig in!
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