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Classic Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 15 minsscheduleTotal: 25 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
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15 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:24

Measure out 1.5 cups of flour and place it into a large mixing bowl.

Ingredients:all-purpose flour (1.5 cup)
Tools:mixing bowlmeasuring cup
02
Preparation
00:00:52

Measure out 4 teaspoons of baking powder and add it into the same bowl with the flour.

Ingredients:Baking powder (4 tsp)all-purpose flour
Tools:measuring spoon
03
Preparation
00:01:18

Add a pinch of salt to the dry ingredients.

Ingredients:Salt (1 piece)
04
Active Cooking
00:01:24

Use a wooden spoon to mix the dry ingredients together until they are evenly combined.

Tools:wooden spoon
05
Preparation
00:01:36

In a smaller bowl, crack in 1 egg and pour in 1.25 cups of milk.

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Watch out

Do not drop eggshells into the batter, otherwise it will ruin the texture and be unpleasant to eat.

Ingredients:Egg (1 piece)Milk (1.25 cup)
Tools:bowl
06
Preparation
00:01:58

Add 0.25 cup of cooled melted butter and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla essence to the egg and milk mixture.

Ingredients:butter (0.25 cup)Vanilla Essence (0.5 tsp)
07
Active Cooking
00:02:02

Use a fork to mix everything together until the egg is well incorporated into a smooth wet mixture.

Tools:fork
08
Active Cooking
00:02:41

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients mixture.

09
Active Cooking
00:02:44

Fold the batter together with a wooden spoon until there are no longer any large lumps, ensuring you do not overmix.

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Watch out

Do not overmix the batter, otherwise the pancakes will turn out tough and dense instead of fluffy.

Tools:wooden spoon
10
Active Cooking
00:03:13
warningStay safe

Always use protective mitts when handling a hot cast iron pan, otherwise you will get severe burns.

Heat a heavy-based cast iron pan over medium-low heat until hot.

local_fire_departmentmedium low heat
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Watch out

Do not use high heat, otherwise the outside of the pancake will burn before the inside is cooked.

Tools:cast-iron skillet
11
Active Cooking
00:03:15

Add a small amount of butter to the hot pan to melt.

local_fire_departmentmedium low heat
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Watch out

Do not let the butter brown too fast before pouring in the batter, otherwise it will taste bitter.

Ingredients:butter (1 piece)
12
Active Cooking
00:03:24

Scoop about 0.33 cup of pancake batter and pour it into the center of the hot pan, letting it spread on its own.

local_fire_departmentmedium low heat
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Do not overcrowd the pan with too much batter, otherwise the pancakes will merge and be hard to flip.

Ingredients:all-purpose flour (0.33 cup)
Tools:measuring cup
13
Active Cooking
00:03:38

Cook the pancake for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, waiting until air bubbles start to form on top and the bottom is golden brown before flipping with a spatula.

local_fire_departmentmedium low heat, 150 seconds
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Watch out

Do not flip the pancake before bubbles form, otherwise it will break apart and lose its fluffy shape.

Tools:spatula
14
Active Cooking
00:03:59

Place the cooked pancake on a plate and repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter until all pancakes are done.

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Watch out

Adjust the heat down if the subsequent pancakes brown too quickly.

Tools:plate
15
Active Cooking
00:04:23

Top the stacked pancakes with a pat of butter and drizzle with 4 tablespoons of maple syrup.

Ingredients:maple syrup or honey (4 tbsp)

groceryAll Ingredients

all-purpose flour1.5 cup
Baking powder4 tsp
Salt1 piece
sugar2 tbsp
Egg1 piece
Milk1.25 cup
butter0.25 cup
Vanilla Essence0.5 tsp
maple syrup or honey4 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

mixing bowlmeasuring cupmeasuring spoonwooden spoonbowlforkcast-iron skilletspatulaplate