Easy Basic Pancakes Recipe

If you like classic, no-fuss recipes, this Easy Basic Pancakes Recipe is for you. No fancy stunts or exotic ingredients, these are the best pancakes ever. The ones that make you think of your childhood home and lazy Sunday breakfasts with the family.

What Do I Need To Make A Basic Pancake Recipe?

You need wholesome pantry ingredients like:

• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Butter
• Eggs
• Milk
• Butter-flavored cooking spray

How Can I Make Classic Fluffy Pancakes?

By following these simple instructions:

1. Using a colander or flour sifter, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a medium-sized bowl.
2. Using a whisk, mix in the vanilla extract, melted butter, eggs, and milk until smooth. Let the batter rest for 5 mins.
3. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and spray cooking spray on it. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, drop batter into the skillet. Let it cook until bubbles appear on the surface, flip it and cook it for about a minute on the other side.
4. Serve while hot.

Should I Use Baking Powder or Baking Soda To Make Pancakes?

If you are not adding acidic ingredients, use baking powder. This recipe for basic pancakes has no acidic ingredients. If you decide to add brown sugar, fruit, or buttermilk to the batter, you should use baking soda.

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Easy Basic Pancakes Recipe

If you like classic, no-fuss recipes, this Easy Basic Pancakes Recipe is for you!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 PANCAKES

Calories: 109kcal

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ½ tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• Butter-flavored cooking spray

Instructions

• Using a colander or flour sifter, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a medium-sized bowl.
• Using a whisk, mix in the vanilla extract, melted butter, eggs, and milk until smooth. Let the batter rest for 5 mins.
• Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and spray cooking spray on it. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, drop batter into the skillet. Let it cook until bubbles appear on the surface, flip it and cook it for about a minute on the other side.
• Serve while hot.

Notes

1. Sifting the dry ingredients makes for a smoother batter.
2. Using a whisk ensures all ingredients are well combined
3. Let the batter rest for 5 mins to activate the baking powder.

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Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g