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Easy Homemade Pancake Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Homemade Pancake Recipe delivers fluffy, golden pancakes perfect for a hearty breakfast. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, milk, and eggs, these pancakes are quick to prepare and customizable with various add-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries. Whether served with butter, syrup, or your favorite toppings, they’re a delicious way to start your day.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  3. Make Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy for fluffy pancakes.
  4. Preheat Griddle or Skillet: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat, ensuring it is hot before cooking to get the perfect golden crust.
  5. Cook Pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook the other side for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve: Repeat with remaining batter, keep pancakes warm, and serve immediately with butter, syrup, or your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking.
  • You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier, more nutritious version.
  • Add chocolate chips, blueberries, or other mix-ins to the batter for variety.