Description
Skip the boxed mix. Here’s an easy recipe for fluffy homemade pancakes made with basic pantry staples. Whisked together in one bowl and cooked to a golden brown in just minutes, this recipe yields about 8 medium pancakes and makes the easiest weekend breakfast for the whole family.
Ingredients
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- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine ground sea salt
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (salted or unsalted), plus extra for cooking
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Mix the wet base: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, salt, milk, and melted butter just until evenly combined.
- Add the dry ingredients: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour and baking powder over the wet mixture. Gently stir until just combined. A few small lumps in the batter are completely fine. Do not overmix. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat the pan: Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter (about 1/4 tablespoon). Pour about 1/4 cup of batter steadily into the center of the pan so it naturally pools into an even circle.
- Flip and cook: Cook for about 2 minutes on the first side until bubbles form on top and the edges look set. Flip and cook for another 1 minute on the second side until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
Notes
Banana Pancake Variation: You can add 1 to 2 overly ripe bananas mashed directly into the wet ingredients in Step 1. Since bananas add natural sweetness, cut the granulated sugar to one tablespoon instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Griddle, Pan Fry, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American