Best Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. (Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.)
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet.
  6. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
  7. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, 1–2 minutes more.
  8. Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.

If you want, I can also give you tips to make them extra tall and airy like diner-style pancakes. Would you like me to add those?

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