Simple Basic Pancakes
Pancakes are the ultimate breakfast comfort food, promising fluffy, golden-brown goodness with every bite. This easy pancake recipe combines simple ingredients for a delightful dish that’s perfect for any morning occasion. Whether topped with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or chocolate chips, these pancakes will impress family and friends alike. Get ready to flip your way to pancake perfection!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (whole or plant-based)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Gather and pre-measure all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; small lumps are fine.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 2 minutes), then flip carefully and cook for another minute until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra fluffiness, separate the egg whites from yolks and whip the whites before folding them into the batter. Customize your pancakes by adding vanilla extract or mixing in blueberries or chocolate chips. Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.