Description

This Old Fashioned Pancakes recipe offers a classic, fluffy breakfast favorite that’s easy to make from scratch. Combining simple pantry staples like flour, baking powder, and sugar with milk, egg, and melted butter results in tender pancakes with a golden-brown crust. Ready in under 30 minutes, these pancakes are perfect for family mornings or brunch gatherings, served with syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

1 1/4 cups milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Cooking

Butter or oil for greasing the pan

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Instructions

Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until fully combined and aerated.
Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; the batter should have some lumps for a fluffier texture. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough pancakes.
Preheat the Pan: Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil to prevent sticking. Ensure the pan is hot before adding batter.
Cook the Pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve: Remove pancakes from the pan and keep warm while cooking the remaining batter. Serve topped with syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar as desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; some lumps are fine for fluffier pancakes.
Use a nonstick pan or well-seasoned griddle for best results.
Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning while cooking pancakes.
Allow batter to rest for a few minutes before cooking to enhance texture.
For dairy-free options, substitute the milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American