Basic Pancakes

There’s nothing like a stack of homemade pancakes to start your day. This Basic Pancakes recipe is an easy, from-scratch breakfast that uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together in about 25 minutes. It yields fluffy, golden pancakes that are perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll find this classic pancake recipe straightforward and delicious – no boxed mix required!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

There’s nothing like a stack of homemade pancakes to start your day. This Basic Pancakes recipe is an easy, from-scratch breakfast that uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together in about 25 minutes. It yields fluffy, golden pancakes that are perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll find this classic pancake recipe straightforward and delicious – no boxed mix required!

Ingredient

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk (whole or 2% milk works best)
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Extra butter or oil for greasing the pan/skillet

Instructions

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1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, crack in the egg, and add the melted butter (and vanilla extract if using) to the bowl. Whisk until the batter is just combined and no dry streaks remain. It’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy – do not overmix.
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3. Rest Batter & Heat Pan: Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with a little butter or cooking spray.
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4. Cook First Side: For each pancake, pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the hot skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set and dry, about 2-3 minutes.
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5. Flip and Cook Second Side: Gently flip the pancake using a spatula. Cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side, until the pancake is golden brown and cooked through.
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6. Repeat: Transfer the cooked pancake to a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding a small bit of butter or oil to the pan between batches as needed to prevent sticking.
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7. Serve: Serve the warm pancakes immediately. Stack them on plates and top with your favorite pancake toppings, such as butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Protein 9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.