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A tall stack of fluffy American pancakes with melting butter and maple syrup dripping down the side.
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American Pancake Recipe: The Secret to Perfectly Fluffy Stacks

This classic American pancake recipe is simple, foolproof, and uses basic pantry ingredients to create the fluffiest, most delicious pancakes from scratch every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 157
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 180g
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Make sure it's not expired.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk Whole milk or 2% recommended.
  • 1 large egg Room temperature if possible.
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted and slightly cooled.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Griddle or large non-stick skillet
  • 1 Spatula
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Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg until frothy. Then, whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula or whisk just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter should have small lumps.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes. This step is crucial for fluffy pancakes.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the pancake is golden brown. Flip once.
  6. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup and butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalProtein: 4gFat: 6gFiber: 1g

Notes

Do Not Overmix: A lumpy batter is a good thing! It leads to tender, fluffy pancakes.
Check Pan Temperature: Flick a drop of water on the pan. If it sizzles and evaporates quickly, the pan is ready.
Make Ahead: Cooked pancakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster for best results.
Keyword easy pancakes,fluffy pancakes,pancakes from scratch

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