Effortless Light and Fluffy Pancakes
Make the most delightful, light pancakes from scratch with simple ingredients you probably already have at home. These pancakes are perfect for a family breakfast and far superior to boxed mixes.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 10 pancakes
Full Ingredient List
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea or table salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pancake Batter
Tools and Equipment
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Skillet or griddle
- 1/4 cup measuring cup or large cookie scoop
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ cups | all-purpose flour | spooned and leveled | whole wheat flour, gluten-free flour blend |
| 2 tablespoons | sugar | ||
| 1 tablespoon | baking powder | double-acting, aluminum-free recommended | |
| 1 ¼ cups | milk | dairy or non-dairy | oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk |
| 1 | large egg | flax egg | |
| 5 tablespoons | unsalted butter | melted, plus more for skillet | salted butter, adjust salt accordingly |
| 2 teaspoons | vanilla extract | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon | fine sea or table salt | reduce to 1/4 teaspoon if using salted butter |
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt the butter and set it aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Step 3: Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the milk mixture. Stir gently with a fork until just incorporated.
- Step 4: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. When ready, brush with melted butter.
- Step 5: Scoop batter onto skillet using a 1/4 cup measure, spreading each pancake into a 4-inch circle.
- Step 6: Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until edges look dry and bubbles form and pop on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Step 7: Serve immediately with syrup, butter, or your favorite toppings.
Additional Information
Notes: For best results, measure flour using the spoon and level method or by weight. The recipe can be adjusted for different dietary needs by using non-dairy milk or egg substitutes.