Description
Delight in these fluffy, homemade pancakes that are easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting breakfast. Made with simple pantry ingredients like flour, milk, and eggs, these pancakes come out soft, light, and golden brown every time, served hot off the skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp white sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk (add up to 2 tbsp more if batter is too dry)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (cooled)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For Cooking
- Canola oil (or any other neutral vegetable oil), for cooking
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, white sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir these dry components thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and seasonings.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, milk, pure vanilla extract, and melted unsalted butter. Note that the butter should be cooled to prevent cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Form the Batter: Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until mostly combined. The batter should remain thick and slightly lumpy without any large pockets or streaks of flour. If the batter feels too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk to reach the desired consistency. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the baking powder to activate, which will enhance fluffiness.
- Preheat Skillet and Add Oil: Place a heavy-bottomed, nonstick skillet over low to medium heat. Lightly coat the surface with canola oil or another neutral oil to prevent sticking and promote an even browning.
- Cook Pancakes: Using a 1/4 cup measuring scoop, pour the batter into the skillet to form evenly sized pancakes. Cook on the first side until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, and the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip and cook the second side until golden and cooked through, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Serve Warm: Remove cooked pancakes from the skillet and serve immediately while hot, with your favorite toppings such as syrup, butter, or fresh fruit. Enjoy the fluffy texture and rich flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; some lumps are desirable for fluffy pancakes.
- Use a nonstick skillet and low to medium heat to avoid burning pancakes.
- Allowing the batter to rest for 10 minutes helps improve texture by activating the baking powder.
- Adjust milk quantity slightly to get the right batter thickness; too thin results in flat pancakes.
- Ensure melted butter is not hot to prevent curdling the eggs in the wet mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fluffy pancakes, homemade pancakes, breakfast recipe, easy pancakes, sweet pancakes, skillet pancakes
