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Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

5 from 4 votes
A light, airy, and perfect pancake every time! This fluffy pancake recipe is simple to make, using basic ingredients, and sure to please everyone at the breakfast table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 217
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Dry Ingredients:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh fruit berries, banana slices, etc.
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate chips or nuts optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl For combining the dry ingredients and mixing the wet ingredients.
  • Whisk To thoroughly mix the wet ingredients and dry ingredients.
  • Measuring cups and spoons To measure out all your ingredients accurately.
  • Griddle or Non-Stick Skillet For cooking the pancakes. A griddle is ideal, but a non-stick skillet works just fine.
  • Ladle or Measuring Cup (¼ cup) For pouring the pancake batter onto the griddle or skillet.
  • Spatula To flip the pancakes once they’re golden and crispy on one side.
  • Cooling Rack (optional) To place the pancakes on while you cook the rest to keep them warm and prevent them from getting soggy.
  • Butter Knife or Pastry Brush For greasing the griddle or skillet with a small amount of butter before cooking.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk blue the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smoothly blended.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined. Take care not to overmix — it's OK if there are a few lumps in the batter. Too much mixing will create dense pancakes.
  4. Let the batter rest: Cover the pancake batter and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes so the flour can hydrate fully and the baking powder can activate. The rise will help your pancakes be fluffier.
  5. To cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Grease the pan lightly with a bit of butter or cooking spray. Drop ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until tiny bubbles appear on the surface of the pancakes and the edges begin to look set (about 2 to 3 minutes). Turn and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Serve: Enjoy your fluffy cakes while they are warm, with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Rest the Batter: Don’t skip the resting time for the batter. This helps the pancakes become fluffier by giving the baking powder time to work and activating the gluten less.
Cooking Temperature: Cook pancakes on medium-low heat to ensure the inside cooks fully without burning the outside. If the pan is too hot, the pancakes will burn before cooking through.
Fluffy Pancakes Recipe
Flour Substitution: You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version, but the pancakes may be slightly denser.
Vegan Option: For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and use non-dairy milk (like almond milk) and vegan butter.
Fluffy Pancakes Recipe