BEST Homemade Pancakes
Start your day with the BEST homemade pancakes that are irresistibly fluffy and golden brown. These delightful pancakes are easy to make and pair beautifully with maple syrup or your favorite toppings. Relish the warmth of nostalgia as you enjoy a stack that promises to make breakfast a cherished moment for everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 (total of 4 pancakes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk and egg until blended; stir in melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir gently until just combined (lumps are okay).
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat (around 350°F) and lightly grease it.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook for an additional minute until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (158g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in a teaspoon of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the batter. - Customize your pancakes by adding blueberries or chocolate chips before cooking. - Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.