Description
Indulgent “Fluffy Pancake” magic awaits with this classic breakfast delight that promises golden-brown perfection and cloud-like texture. Breakfast champions will savor each tender bite, discovering pure comfort on their morning plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blueberries
- Chocolate chips
- Banana slices
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients by thoroughly whisking flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl, creating a central well for wet ingredients.
- In a separate container, vigorously blend milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until achieving a uniform, smooth consistency.
- Gently incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring minimally to maintain batter texture. Allow mixture to rest 5-10 minutes, enabling baking powder activation and enhancing fluffiness.
- Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat (approximately 375°F), lightly coating surface with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully ladle batter onto heated surface, creating 4-inch diameter pancakes with moderate spacing.
- Monitor cooking process, observing surface for emerging bubbles and edges becoming slightly firm, typically 2-3 minutes.
- Execute a precise flip using a thin spatula, cooking opposite side until achieving a golden-brown appearance, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to serving plate, maintaining warmth and structural integrity.
- Complement pancakes with preferred accompaniments like maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or additional butter for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Rest the batter for 5-10 minutes to activate baking powder, creating lighter, fluffier pancakes with better rise.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense pancakes; a few small lumps are perfect for tender texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients like milk and eggs to ensure even mixing and consistent pancake texture.
- Swap all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for dietary needs without compromising the fluffy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg