Fluffy Pancakes: The Ultimate Guide to Light and Airy Perfection
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, combine milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; don’t overmix.
- Cover the batter and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Preheat a lightly greased non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface (2-3 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (another 2-3 minutes).
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (about 60g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg