The Ultimate Fluffy Pancakes

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The Ultimate Fluffy Pancakes 🥞✨

Cloud-Like, Buttery Pancakes That Melt in Your Mouth!

This foolproof recipe delivers golden, airy pancakes with crispy edges and pillowy centers—just like your favorite diner’s! Perfect for lazy weekends, special breakfasts, or whenever you need a hug on a plate.

📋 Ingredients (Makes 8-10 medium pancakes)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 2½ tsp baking powder (aluminum-free for no bitterness)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups (300ml) milk (whole milk for richest flavor)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp melted butter (or oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but heavenly)

👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

2️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients

  1. In another bowl, beat egg, then mix in milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

3️⃣ Make the Batter

  1. Pour wet into dry ingredients and stir just until combined (lumps are okay!).
  2. Rest batter 5-10 mins (for extra fluffiness!)

4️⃣ Cook to Perfection

  1. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium-low heat (325°F if electric).
  2. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until:
  • Bubbles form on top (~2-3 mins)
  • Edges look set
  1. Flip and cook 1-2 more mins until golden.

5️⃣ Serve Warm

  1. Stack high with butter and maple syrup!

🔥 Pro Tips for Pancake Mastery

Fluffiness Secrets

✅ Don’t overmix – stops gluten development
✅ Fresh baking powder = better rise
✅ Let batter rest – allows starch hydration

Troubleshooting

⚠ Flat pancakes? Check baking powder expiration
⚠ Burnt outside/raw inside? Lower heat

Creative Twists

  • Blueberry: Add ½ cup fresh berries to batter
  • Chocolate Chip: Sprinkle chips after pouring
  • Cinnamon: Add ½ tsp to dry ingredients

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Classic

  • Butter + maple syrup + bacon

Decadent

  • Whipped cream + strawberries + chocolate sauce

Healthy

  • Greek yogurt + honey + nuts

🌿 Nutritional Info (Per Pancake)

  • Calories: ~150
  • Carbs: 20g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 5g

🥞 Why This Recipe Stands Out

✔ Consistent results every time
✔ Simple ingredients you already have
✔ Better than boxed mixes (and just as easy!)

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