Start your day right with these fluffy and delicious flapjack pancakes. This recipe combines the perfect amount of sweetness with a light and airy texture, making them a favorite among both kids and adults. Serve them with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruits, syrup, or whipped cream for a truly indulgent breakfast treat. You'll love how easy and satisfying these pancakes are to make.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Drop ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and the edges start to look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the pancake and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while cooking the remaining batter.
- Serve the fluffy flapjack pancakes with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Flapjack pancakes are also known as buttermilk pancakes.
It's believed that pancakes have been eaten by humans for over 30,000 years.
The largest pancake ever made was over 49 feet in diameter and weighed over 6,000 pounds!