Description
Fluffy pancakes elevate breakfast with their cloud-like texture and golden-brown perfection. Maple syrup and butter complement these delightful breakfast treats, promising a delicious morning that brings comfort and joy to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) milk
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) melted butter
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Serving Accompaniments:
- Maple syrup
- Fresh fruits
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend the dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt—ensuring uniform distribution of components.
- Separately, whisk together the liquid ingredients—milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract—creating a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Gently merge the wet and dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent gluten development. Tolerate small lumps for optimal texture.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle to medium temperature (around 375°F), lightly coating the surface with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Employ a 1/4-cup measure to portion batter onto the heated surface, allowing approximately 2-3 minutes for bubble formation across the pancake’s surface.
- Once bubbles emerge and edges appear slightly dry, carefully flip the pancake, cooking the opposite side for an additional 1-2 minutes until achieving a golden-brown hue.
- Transfer completed pancakes to a covered plate, maintaining warmth and preventing moisture loss.
- Continue the cooking process, replenishing skillet lubrication as necessary to prevent burning.
- Present the pancakes adorned with maple syrup, accompanied by fresh fruits, and optionally garnish with whipped cream or a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for enhanced indulgence.
Notes
- Stir the batter gently to maintain light, airy texture, stopping when ingredients are just combined to avoid tough, dense pancakes.
- Use medium heat to ensure even cooking, golden-brown exterior, and soft, fluffy interior without burning or undercooking.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour for those with gluten sensitivities, maintaining the pancakes’ delightful texture.
- Experiment with additions like blueberries, chocolate chips, or cinnamon directly into the batter for exciting flavor twists that keep breakfast interesting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg