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Classic Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

Classic Fluffy Pancakes Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Fluffy pancakes bring golden breakfast joy straight from American kitchens. Light, airy stacks topped with maple syrup promise delightful morning comfort you’ll savor with each delectable bite.


Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons (60 grams) granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ¾ cups (415 ml) milk
  • 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform dry mixture with no visible clumps.
  2. Craft a central crater in the powdery landscape, allowing space for liquid ingredients to mingle.
  3. Gently pour milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a whisked egg into the crater, creating a potential flavor harmony.
  4. Whisk the ingredients with a sweeping motion, transforming the mixture into a velvety batter. Allow minor texture inconsistencies to remain, as they contribute to a rustic pancake character.
  5. Calibrate the batter’s consistency by introducing additional milk if the texture appears too dense or resistant.
  6. Warm a nonstick surface over gentle heat, lightly coating with a whisper of butter to prevent potential adhesion.
  7. Ladle a precise portion of batter onto the heated terrain, guiding it into a circular formation with fluid wrist movements.
  8. Monitor the pancake’s transformation, watching for telltale bubbles emerging across the surface and golden edges signaling readiness.
  9. Execute a confident spatula flip, revealing a bronzed underside, and complete cooking until both surfaces achieve a rich, amber complexion.
  10. Repeat the culinary choreography with remaining batter, creating a stack of golden, pillowy discs.
  11. Present the pancakes immediately, accompanied by maple syrup, honey, or a vibrant medley of fresh fruit for a delectable finishing touch.

Notes

  • Whisking turns simple ingredients into fluffy, delightful breakfast magic.
  • Lumpy batter actually creates tender, soft pancake textures that melt in your mouth.
  • Controlling pan temperature ensures golden-brown edges without burning delicate pancake surfaces.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg