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Stack of fluffy golden pancakes topped with butter, syrup and fresh berries on a white plate.

Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

Ella
Soft pancakes with a gentle rise and a rich, buttery taste. This easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and steady heat to deliver tall, comforting stacks perfect for any morning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pancakes
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder leveled
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt use 1/4 tsp if less salt is preferred

Wet Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 large egg room temperature if possible
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly, plus extra for pan
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract use less for a softer vanilla flavor

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter: Warm butter until melted and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
  • Combine wet and dry: Make a well in the dry mix, pour in wet, and gently stir until just combined. A few lumps are okay. Let sit briefly.
  • Heat the pan: Warm a skillet or griddle on medium heat. Flick water to test; it should sizzle and disappear quickly.
  • Cook pancakes: Lightly butter the pan. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake, letting it spread to about 4 inches.
  • Flip: When bubbles form and edges look dry, flip and cook the other side until golden. Serve warm with toppings.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter – small lumps help keep pancakes fluffy. If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk. If it's too thin, rest or add flour. To keep pancakes warm, place them on a baking sheet in a 200°F (90°C) oven. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge up to a week or frozen for 2 months.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Serving Size: 1 pancake
 Calories: 158
 Total Fat: 7.4 g
 Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
 Cholesterol: 36.9 mg
 Sodium: 139 mg
 Carbohydrate: 19.1 g
 Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
 Total Sugars: 4.2 g
 Protein: 3.6 g
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