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Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

Classic light and fluffy pancakes made from scratch with pantry staples in about 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cups whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • Maple syrup for serving

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet or griddle
  • Large mixing bowl and whisk
  • ¼-cup measuring cup
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  2. Step 2: Whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter in a separate bowl.
  3. Step 3: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Tip: A few lumps are fine.
  5. Step 4: Rest the batter for 5 minutes and heat a greased griddle over medium heat.
  6. Step 5: Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake and cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form.
  7. Step 6: Flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes until golden and serve warm.
  8. Tip: Keep finished pancakes warm in a low oven.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving (2 pancakes) without syrup.
Do not overmix the batter for the fluffiest pancakes.