Homemade Pancakes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Approximately 12 pancakes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray or additional butter for the pan
Instructions:
- Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Mix Batter:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. It’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy.
- Preheat Pan:
- Preheat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. If using a pan, make sure it is well-heated before cooking.
- Grease Pan:
- Lightly coat the cooking surface with cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
- Cook Pancakes:
- For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle or pan. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set.
- Flip Pancakes:
- Flip the pancakes and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Repeat:
- Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches, adding more cooking spray or butter to the pan as needed.
- Keep Warm:
- If serving the pancakes in batches, keep them warm in a preheated oven (200°F or 95°C) until ready to serve.
- Serve:
- Serve the homemade pancakes with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Enjoy!
- Enjoy these light and fluffy homemade pancakes for a delightful breakfast or brunch.
Note:
Feel free to customize your pancakes by adding ingredients like blueberries, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts to the batter before cooking. Adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
