Description
Classic Old Fashioned Pancakes recipe that yields fluffy, golden pancakes perfect for a comforting breakfast. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked on a griddle, these pancakes are easy to prepare and delicious to enjoy with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for cooking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using) until fully blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which keeps pancakes fluffy.
- Preheat Griddle: Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot. Lightly grease with butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the heated griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Serve: Serve pancakes warm immediately with your preferred toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or butter.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are fine and help keep pancakes tender.
- Make sure the griddle is hot before cooking to avoid soggy pancakes.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
- Adding vanilla extract is optional but adds a nice flavor depth.
- Butter or oil can be used to grease the cooking surface, but butter gives better flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: old fashioned pancakes, classic pancakes, easy pancake recipe, fluffy pancakes, breakfast recipes
