Indulge in the ultimate breakfast comfort food with these classic American pancakes. These fluffy and delicious pancakes are perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a special treat any day of the week. Made with simple ingredients commonly found in American kitchens, these pancakes are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve them with your favorite toppings and enjoy a stack of warm, buttery goodness!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter, for greasing the pan
- Maple syrup, fresh berries, or other toppings of your choice
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease the pan with butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the preheated pan for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter. You can keep the cooked pancakes warm in a preheated oven (200°F/95°C) while you cook the rest.
- Serve the pancakes warm with butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, or any other toppings of your choice.
Interesting Facts
American-style pancakes are often served with bacon and eggs for a complete breakfast.
Pancakes are traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, in many English-speaking countries.
The largest pancake ever made measured 49 feet and 3 inches in diameter and weighed 6,614 pounds!