Best Pancake
These fluffy, tender pancakes are lightly sweetened with vanilla and sugar, cooking up golden brown with a soft, airy texture. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they pair well with fresh fruit, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet, stirring gently—lumps are fine!
- Heat the Pan: Warm a nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Let it heat for a minute to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip and cook for another minute until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil as needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stack the pancakes on a plate and add your favorite toppings—syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or nut butter. Enjoy them warm!