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Homemade Fluffy Pancakes

This recipe involves mixing dry and wet ingredients separately before gently combining them to create a smooth batter. The batter is then poured onto a hot, greased skillet or griddle and cooked until bubbles form and the edges set, resulting in tender, airy pancakes with a golden-brown exterior. The final dishes are stacked and served with toppings of choice, showcasing their light and fluffy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups milk room temperature
  • 1 egg large egg beaten
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or fork
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Measure and sift the dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar—into a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform blend. Visual cue: dry ingredients are light and fluffy, with no lumps.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients—milk, beaten egg, and melted butter—until thoroughly combined. Visual cue: mixture is smooth and slightly frothy, with a glossy appearance.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients, then gently fold them together using a spatula or whisk. Mix just until combined; do not overmix. Visual cue: batter is slightly lumpy with streaks of flour, but no dry pockets remain.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat, and lightly grease with butter or oil. Visual cue: skillet is hot enough if a few drops of water sizzle and evaporate upon contact.
  5. Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Visual cue: bubbles burst and the edges turn a light golden brown.
  6. Flip the pancakes with a spatula and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the underside is golden brown and cooked through. Visual cue: surface becomes evenly browned, and pancake has a light, airy appearance.
  7. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm with toppings of choice, such as syrup, berries, or butter. Visual cue: stacks are fluffy and uniformly golden, ready for presentation.