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Best Fluffy Pancake Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (approximately 8 pancakes)
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Best Fluffy Pancake Recipe delivers light, airy, and tender pancakes perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and milk, these pancakes are easy to prepare and cook to golden perfection on a griddle or pan. The addition of melted butter and vanilla extract adds a rich flavor that complements the fluffy texture.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups milk (any type)
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the batter: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Create a well in the center, then add the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Break up the egg with a fork, combine it with the milk and melted butter, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients from the outside in, mixing just until the batter is mostly smooth with no visible flour. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes tender.
  2. Heat the pan or griddle: Preheat a non-stick griddle or large pan over medium heat. Grease the surface lightly with butter, oil, or spray. On an electric griddle, aim for a temperature between 300°F and 350°F. Ensure butter doesn’t brown, which means the surface is too hot.
  3. Cook the pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot greased surface for each pancake. Because the batter is thick, use a spoon or spatula to spread it gently into a round shape. Cook for about 2 minutes, watching for edges to become defined and bubbles to appear on top. Flip carefully without pressing the pancake to keep it fluffy, and cook the other side slightly less time until golden brown.
  4. Keep warm and serve: Remove cooked pancakes onto a plate or keep warm in a 200°F oven on a sheet pan while cooking remaining batter. Serve pancakes stacked with your favorite toppings like syrup, fruit, or butter.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense, chewy pancakes.
  • Use aluminum-free baking powder for best flavor.
  • Adjust the griddle temperature if pancakes brown too quickly or cook too slowly.
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven if serving multiple batches.
  • For dairy-free, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/best-fluffy-pancake-recipe/