Description
This easy homemade pancake recipe offers a quick and comforting breakfast option with fluffy, golden pancakes made from simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for beginners, the step-by-step method ensures delicious, soft pancakes every time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Heat pan: Place a pan or skillet over medium heat and allow it to heat up before cooking the pancakes.
- Pour batter: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake, spreading slightly if needed.
- Cook until bubbles form: Cook the pancake until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges start to set, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and finish: Flip the pancake carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the other side is golden brown and the pancake is cooked through.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough pancakes; lumps are okay.
- Use a non-stick pan or lightly grease the pan with butter or oil before cooking.
- Serve pancakes warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings.
- For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
