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🥞 Fluffy Pancake Recipe

This Fluffy Pancake Recipe makes light, airy pancakes with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Simple ingredients and a few pro tips make these pancakes taste just like your favorite diner’s — tall, soft, and irresistibly good!
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, but adds great flavor)

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. Combine: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently whisk until just combined — small lumps are okay (don’t overmix, or pancakes won’t be fluffy).
  4. Rest the batter (optional but important): Let the batter sit for 5–10 minutes. This helps it thicken and rise better.
  5. Cook the pancakes:Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly with butter.Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set (about 2 minutes). Flip and cook 1–2 more minutes until golden brown.
  6. Serve warm:Stack them high and top with maple syrup, butter, fresh berries, or even chocolate chips!

Notes

Tips for Extra Fluffy Pancakes

  • Don’t overmix the batter — gentle folds keep the texture light.
  • Let the batter rest before cooking.
  • Use fresh baking powder for the best rise.
  • Cook on medium heat to avoid burning before the center is done.