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Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

3.9 from 185 reviews

These fluffy pancakes are a classic breakfast favorite, simple to make and wonderfully light. With a perfect balance of sweetness and a tender crumb, they are ideal for a cozy morning served with maple syrup, whipped cream, and strawberry sauce. The recipe uses basic pantry staples and comes together quickly, delivering soft, golden-brown pancakes that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, beat the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smoothly blended.
  3. Combine wet and dry: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently fold using a spatula just until the ingredients are combined. The batter should remain lumpy to keep the pancakes fluffy; avoid overmixing.
  4. Heat skillet and cook batter: Preheat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the edges look set and bubbles form on the surface. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until both sides are golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Serve: Plate the pancakes and serve warm, topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, and strawberry sauce for added flavor and indulgence.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure pancakes remain tender and fluffy.
  • For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking to allow the baking powder to activate.
  • Use butter or cooking spray to grease the skillet for best results.
  • Strawberry sauce can be made by simmering fresh or frozen strawberries with sugar until syrupy.
  • These pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven before serving if making multiple batches.

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