Fluffy Pancakes
Light, cloud-like pancakes made from a simple batter with baking powder for lift. Ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for a weekend breakfast.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl and whisk them together in circular motions for 5 seconds until evenly combined.
- 2
Pour the milk and melted butter into a separate smaller bowl, then crack the egg into it and whisk vigorously in circular motions for 10 seconds until the mixture is uniform and frothy.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients (milk, egg, butter) into the dry ingredients bowl and stir gently with a rubber spatula using large, downward strokes until just combined—the batter should look lumpy, not smooth, which keeps pancakes tender.
- 4
Place a 12-inch nonstick skillet or griddle on the stovetop and turn the heat to medium-high; wait about 90 seconds until a drop of water sizzles and evaporates on contact with the surface.
- 5
Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet, aiming for the center; the batter will spread into a circle about 4 inches across.
- 6
Cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes until the surface looks dry and speckled with small holes, then flip by sliding a spatula underneath and turning it over in one swift motion.
- 7
Cook the flipped pancake for another 60 to 90 seconds until the underside turns the color of warm honey with light brown edges, then transfer to a plate using the spatula.
- 8
Repeat steps 5 through 7 with the remaining batter, cooking one pancake at a time—you should have about 4 pancakes total from this batch.
- 9
Stack the warm pancakes on two serving plates and serve immediately with your choice of toppings like maple syrup, butter, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- rubber spatula
- 12-inch nonstick skillet or griddle
- spatula (metal turner)
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