American-style pancakes Recipe

American · Breakfast · 25 min total

Fluffy, golden pancakes that are a classic breakfast favorite. This recipe yields perfectly light and tender pancakes with a buttery flavor.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1¼ cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Make a well in the center and pour in milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until just combined; batter should be slightly lumpy.
3. Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
4. Pour about ¼ cup batter for each pancake onto the hot surface. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 1-2 minutes more. Serve immediately with butter and maple syrup.

Tips

• Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay for fluffy pancakes.
• Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while cooking remaining batches.
• Store leftover pancakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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