Description
A classic, old-fashioned pancake recipe passed down through generations, delivering fluffy, golden pancakes perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients needed for the pancake batter to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl to combine and aerate the mixture for fluffier pancakes.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Combine: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir gently until the batter is smooth without overmixing to avoid tough pancakes.
- Heat Griddle or Pan: Preheat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium-high heat to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Using approximately ¼ cup of batter per pancake, pour onto the hot griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear dry, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip Pancakes: Carefully flip each pancake and cook the other side until golden brown, about 2 minutes more.
- Repeat: Continue cooking the remaining batter in the same manner.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with desired toppings such as syrup, butter, or fruit and enjoy.
Notes
- The salt quantity has been reduced from the original 1 teaspoon to ¼ teaspoon for a balanced flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Use a non-stick pan or griddle to prevent sticking.
- Adjust cooking temperature if pancakes brown too quickly.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
