Description
These pancakes are sky-high, melt-in-your-mouth soft, and perfectly golden. With a few secret tips and simple ingredients, you can make thick, fluffy pancakes that taste like they came from your favorite diner—only better.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups milk (room temperature)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2️⃣ Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3️⃣ Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently mix until just combined. Batter should be thick and slightly lumpy—do not overmix.
4️⃣ Rest the batter: Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes. This step is key to fluffy pancakes.
5️⃣ Heat the griddle: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
6️⃣ Cook pancakes: Scoop ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on top and edges look set. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
7️⃣ Serve: Stack pancakes high and serve warm with butter, syrup, berries, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
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Don’t overmix the batter—lumps are fine and keep the texture fluffy.
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Resting the batter helps the baking powder activate for extra lift.
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Medium heat ensures even cooking without burning the outside.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min