Description
Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly buttery—these Easy Classic Pancakes are a breakfast staple that never disappoints! Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re quick to whip up and perfect for lazy weekends or busy mornings. Top them with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate stack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk (or buttermilk for extra fluffiness)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Make the batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently—don’t overmix! A few lumps are fine.
- Cook pancakes: Heat a lightly buttered griddle or skillet over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Flip when bubbles form (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- Serve warm: Stack ’em high with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- For fluffier pancakes: Let the batter rest 5 minutes before cooking.
- Dairy-free? Use almond milk and coconut oil.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for 1 month.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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