Description
Fluffy old fashioned pancakes deliver classic breakfast comfort with golden edges and tender centers. Families gather around the griddle, savoring nostalgic flavors that connect generations through simple, delightful morning traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) melted butter
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 3 1/2 teaspoons (17.5 ml) baking powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
Optional Flavor:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring a uniform blend of dry components.
- Whisk the egg in a separate container, then incorporate milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, blending until a smooth liquid mixture forms.
- Gently fold the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring with minimal agitation – a few textural irregularities are perfectly acceptable and desirable.
- Warm a lightly greased griddle or non-stick pan over medium-low temperature, creating an ideal cooking surface.
- Ladle approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the heated surface for each pancake, allowing sufficient space between portions.
- Monitor the pancake’s surface for emerging bubbles, which signal the optimal moment to execute a precise flip.
- Continue cooking the reverse side until achieving a golden-brown complexion, indicating a perfectly prepared pancake.
- Transfer the completed pancakes to a serving platter, keeping them warm if preparing multiple batches.
- Embellish with classic accompaniments such as pure maple syrup, freshly picked berries, or a delicate butter medallion for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Add a splash of buttermilk or sour cream to the batter for extra tanginess and fluffier texture.
- Separate egg whites and whip them before folding into the batter for incredibly light pancakes.
- Rest the batter for 5-10 minutes before cooking to allow flour to absorb liquid and prevent tough pancakes.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or oat flour and add xanthan gum for binding.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg