Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until well combined.
Step 3: Pour the milk and egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, making sure not to overmix. It’s okay if there are a few lumps in the batter.
Step 4: Add the melted butter to the batter and gently fold it in, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
Step 5: Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray.
Step 6: Pour ¼ cup portions of batter onto the preheated pan. Cook until bubbles start to form on the surface, then flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 7: Remove the cooked pancakes from the pan and keep them warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Tips for Perfect Fluffy Pancakes
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can lead to dense and tough pancakes. A few lumps in the batter are actually a good thing and will result in lighter pancakes.
- Let the batter rest: Allow the batter to rest for a few minutes before cooking. This helps activate the baking powder and allows the gluten to relax, resulting in fluffier pancakes.
- Control the heat: Start with medium heat and adjust as needed. Too high heat can cause the pancakes to brown too quickly on the outside while remaining raw on the inside.
- Flip with care: Gently flip the pancake only once, when bubbles form on the surface. This ensures even cooking and prevents pancakes from becoming flat.
Now that you have the recipe and some handy tips, it’s time to fire up the griddle and start making your own batch of fluffy, mouthwatering pancakes. Enjoy your breakfast feast!