These fluffy pancakes are the weekend breakfast of dreams. Light, golden, and perfectly soft inside — they're ready in 15 minutes and taste like they came from a restaurant.
Ingredients (serves 4): 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup milk, 1 egg, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract.
The Secret to Fluffy Pancakes: Don't overmix the batter. Mix until just combined — lumps are fine and actually necessary. Overmixing develops gluten which makes pancakes tough and flat.
Step 1: Whisk dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt) in a large bowl.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
“Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
Step 3: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Rest for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
Step 5: Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set (about 2 minutes). Flip and cook 1 more minute. Serve immediately with maple syrup and fresh berries.
✨ Key Takeaways
- 1Ingredients (serves 4): 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup milk, 1 egg, …
- 2The Secret to Fluffy Pancakes: Don't overmix the batter. Mix until just combined — lumps are fine and actually necess…
- 3Step 1: Whisk dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt) in a large bowl.
- 4Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.