Description

This easy homemade pancake recipe creates fluffy, golden pancakes perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch. Made with simple pantry staples, these pancakes are quick to prepare and versatile, allowing the addition of vanilla extract for extra flavor. Cooked on a stovetop skillet until bubbly and golden brown, these pancakes serve 8 and can be enjoyed with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

1 ¼ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter (or vegetable oil)
Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl to combine and aerate the mixture.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
Combine Mixtures: Create a well in the dry ingredients, pour in the wet mixture, and gently mix together. Stir just until combined and lumps remain; do not overmix to keep pancakes fluffy.
Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
Cook Pancakes: Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Flip Pancakes: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until the underside is golden brown.
Repeat: Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches, greasing the skillet as needed between batches.
Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as syrup, fruit, or butter.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to ensure pancakes stay light and fluffy.
Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned pan for best results.
Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning while cooking.
Optional vanilla extract adds a subtle sweetness and aroma.
Can substitute plant-based milk and oil to make it dairy-free.