Fluffy Pancakes
These homemade pancakes are naturally fluffy and full of flavor. With minimal ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a cozy breakfast on the table in no time.
Servings: 2 serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Honey or sugar, maple syrup
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter or olive oil
- ½ cup Milk or milk of choice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, honey, butter and milk, then stir until the batter is just combined. Don’t over mix.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to create even fluffier pancakes since it contains baking powder. But if you’re short on time, you can cook them right away.
- Lightly spray a nonstick pan with oil spray and preheat it until hot.
- Once the pan is hot, lower the heat to medium-low (about level 4).
- Pour the batter into the pan to make small pancakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until bubbles form on top and the edges look set.
- Flip and cook the other side until golden and fluffy.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the Batter: Mix just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make your pancakes dense rather than fluffy.
Rest the Batter: Before cooking, let the batter sit for 5 minutes. This helps the baking powder activate for extra fluffiness.
Preheat the Pan: Before adding the batter, heat the pan completely. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low to prevent burning while the batter cooks.
Flip at the Right Time: Wait until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set before flipping.
Even Cooking: Avoid pressing down on the pancakes while cooking, as they become flattened and less airy.
Test with the First Pancake: Use the first pancake to check heat and consistency, then make any necessary adjustments.