Favorite Everyday Pancakes
Start your day with a stack of light, fluffy *Favorite Everyday Pancakes*, the ultimate breakfast comfort food that’s as easy to whip up as it is delicious. This quick and versatile recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar with a hint of vanilla, resulting in pillowy-soft pancakes with just the right balance of sweetness. With only 5 minutes of prep time, the batter comes together effortlessly, and a brief resting period ensures an irresistibly tender texture. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekend brunches, these crowd-pleasers can be customized with a variety of toppings—think golden syrup, fresh berries, or a pat of creamy butter. Whether you're cooking for kids or just fueling up for the day, these homemade pancakes will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.75 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1.25 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon oil or butter for greasing the pan (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the leavening agents to activate and create a fluffier texture.
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with a teaspoon of butter or oil, if desired.
Once the skillet is hot, pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Use the back of a spoon to gently spread the batter into a circle, if necessary.
Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed between batches.
Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, butter, or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.9 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 1610 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.9 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 441 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 757 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
