Indulge in a stack of fluffy and flavorful pancakes with this easy and delicious homemade pancake recipe. These pancakes are light, tender, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. They are made with common pantry ingredients, including flour, sugar, milk, eggs, and butter. With a short preparation time of just 10 minutes, you can quickly whip up a batch of these delectable pancakes. Serve them with maple syrup, fresh fruits, or your favorite toppings for a delightful breakfast experience.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 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, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Scoop ¼ cup of the pancake batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep them warm.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more melted butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup, fresh fruits, or your desired toppings.
