🧺 Ingredients:
🥣 Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
🧈 Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus more for the pan)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
🔹 Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Set aside.
🔹 Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
🔹 Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined.
- Important: Do not overmix — the batter should be a little lumpy. Overmixing makes pancakes dense.
🔹 Step 4: Rest the Batter (Optional but recommended)
- Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes while your pan heats. This helps activate the baking powder and gives fluffier pancakes.
🔹 Step 5: Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Flip and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes, until golden brown.
🔹 Step 6: Serve
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings (see below).
- Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F (90°C) oven if making a large batch.
🍓 Topping Ideas:
- Classic: Butter + maple syrup
- Sweet: Whipped cream, fresh berries, banana slices, chocolate chips
- Savory: Fried egg, bacon, or cheese
- Nutty: Peanut butter or almond butter drizzle
🧊 Storage:
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days
- Freezer: Stack with parchment between and freeze up to 2 months
- Reheat: Microwave, toaster, or skillet on low
✅ Tips for Perfect Pancakes:
- Use room temperature milk and eggs for better texture.
- If pancakes are browning too fast, lower the heat slightly.
- For extra fluffiness, substitute half the milk with buttermilk.