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Easy Fluffy Pancake Recipe Perfect for Tired Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and easy pancake recipe that yields light, airy, and fluffy pancakes perfect for a comforting dinner on tired nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) milk (whole milk ideal, almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or ½ cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for the pan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. (2 minutes)
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, buttermilk (or lemon milk substitute), egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended. (3 minutes)
  3. Make the Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a whisk or spoon just until combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy—avoid overmixing. (2 minutes)
  4. Rest the Batter: Let the batter sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to relax gluten and activate baking powder. (10 minutes)
  5. Preheat the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Test by sprinkling a few drops of water; it should sizzle gently and evaporate. Lightly grease with butter. (3 minutes)
  6. Cook Pancakes: Using a ¼ cup measuring cup or ladle, pour batter onto the hot pan. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. (4-5 minutes per batch)
  7. Keep Warm: Place cooked pancakes on a plate and cover loosely with foil to stay warm while finishing the batch.
  8. Serve: Stack pancakes and add your favorite toppings (butter, syrup, fresh fruit) immediately for best taste.

Notes

Resting the batter for 10 minutes improves fluffiness by relaxing gluten and activating baking powder. Use medium heat to avoid burning. If batter is too thick after resting, stir in a tablespoon of milk; if too thin, add a little flour. Keep cooked pancakes warm loosely covered with foil to prevent sogginess.

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