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Classic Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

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Fluffy and classic homemade pancakes made with simple ingredients, perfect for a delightful breakfast served hot with butter and maple syrup.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

For Serving

  • Butter
  • Maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to ensure all dry ingredients are combined evenly and to incorporate air for fluffiness.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry mixture, then pour in the milk, beat in the egg, and add the melted butter. Mix until the batter is smooth without overmixing, which can make the pancakes tough.
  3. Heat Pan: Preheat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. This ensures the pancakes cook evenly and develop a golden crust.
  4. Cook Pancakes: Pour or scoop about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip carefully and brown the other side until golden.
  5. Serve: Serve the pancakes hot with butter and maple syrup for a classic and delicious breakfast treat.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter; small lumps are okay.
  • Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and rise.
  • Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
  • Use melted butter for a richer taste and better texture but cooled to avoid cooking the egg in the batter.
  • Make sure your pan or griddle is properly preheated before cooking pancakes to achieve perfect browning.