Description
Heavenly Best Fluffy Pancakes promise a morning breakfast adventure straight from classic American kitchens. Golden stacks with silky interiors invite you to savor each delightful, cloud-like bite that melts perfectly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) melted butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sift the dry components – flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar – into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring uniform distribution of ingredients.
- Whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate container until the liquid mixture appears smooth and integrated.
- Gently introduce the liquid blend into the dry ingredients, stirring with minimal manipulation. Allow slight lumps to remain, avoiding aggressive mixing which could compromise pancake texture.
- Preheat a non-stick surface to medium temperature (around 375°F), lightly coating with butter or neutral oil to prevent sticking.
- Ladle approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the heated surface, creating circular formations. Monitor for emerging bubbles and slightly dried edges, which typically occurs within 2-3 minutes.
- Execute a precise flip when surface indicators suggest readiness, cooking the reverse side for an additional 1-2 minutes until achieving a golden-bronze coloration.
- Transfer pancakes to serving plates, presenting immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and fluffiness. Accompany with preferred embellishments like maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Maintain lumpy batter for ultra-fluffy pancakes, as overmixing develops gluten and creates dense, tough results.
- Adjust milk consistency by adding more or less liquid to achieve perfect pancake batter thickness, ensuring light and airy texture.
- Rest batter for 5-10 minutes before cooking to allow flour to hydrate, which helps create tender, soft pancakes with better rise.
- Experiment with alternative flours like whole wheat or gluten-free blends for dietary variations, keeping the same mixing technique for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg