Description
These old-fashioned pancakes are fluffy, light, and perfectly golden with a classic comforting flavor. Made with simple pantry staples, they are quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg
3 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
Add chocolate chips or blueberries to the batter for variation.
Substitute part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of almond extract for extra flavor.
Store cooled pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds or warm in a toaster or skillet.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
