Perfectly Fluffy Pancakes

Perfectly Fluffy Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• Extra butter for serving
• Maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions

Making the Batter

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg with milk and melted butter.
3. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.

Cooking the Pancakes

1. Preheat Skillet: Heat a lightly buttered griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
2. Pour Batter: For each pancake, ladle approximately 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle.
3. Cook: Cook until the pancake is golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.

Serving

1. Stack and Serve: Stack the pancakes on a plate, topping each stack with a pat of butter.
2. Add Syrup: Drizzle generously with maple syrup right before serving.

Tips

• Consistency: Adjust the amount of milk if the batter is too thick or too thin based on your preference for thicker or thinner pancakes.
• Variations: Add blueberries, chocolate chips, or slices of banana to the batter for a tasty twist.

Conclusion

These classic pancakes are not just a breakfast food; they’re a canvas for your culinary creativity. Whether you like them plain with just butter and syrup or dressed up with fruits and whipped cream, they’re guaranteed to start your day on a sweet note. Enjoy your meal!