Light, airy, and golden brown—these classic pancakes are soft on the inside with perfectly crisp edges. Perfect for slow mornings or a cozy brunch.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 3½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1¼ cups (300ml) milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter (plus more for cooking)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2️⃣ Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
3️⃣ Combine gently
Pour wet into dry and stir just until combined.
👉 A few lumps are okay—don’t overmix!
4️⃣ Cook
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Lightly butter the pan.
- Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on top.
- Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
5️⃣ Serve warm
Stack high and top with butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or chocolate chips.
✨ Tips for Extra Fluffiness
- Let the batter rest 5–10 minutes before cooking.
- Use fresh baking powder.
- Don’t press pancakes down while cooking.
- Separate the egg and whip the white for ultra-airy pancakes.
🍓 Fun Variations
- Blueberry or chocolate chip
- Banana cinnamon
- Lemon ricotta
- Protein pancakes (add 2 tbsp protein powder + 1–2 tbsp extra milk)