Description
Pancakes are the ultimate breakfast comfort food, perfect for lazy weekend mornings. This easy pancake recipe yields fluffy, golden-brown delights that are incredibly versatile. Whether topped with fresh berries, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of maple syrup, each bite is a delightful experience that sparks joy and nostalgia. Get ready to create warm memories around the breakfast table with these irresistible pancakes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup milk (whole or almond)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the milk, egg, and melted butter until frothy. Optionally add a splash of vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix, stirring gently until just combined; some lumps are okay.
- Preheat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment with add-ins like blueberries or chocolate chips for extra flavor. For unique variations, swap out regular milk for buttermilk or almond milk.