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Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes

Shruthi
Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes are light, fluffy, and mildly sweet.They are quick to prepare using basic kitchen ingredients.Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they pair well with sweet or savory toppings.This classic recipe never fails and is always family-friendly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  • Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • Pour batter onto the hot surface and cook until bubbles form.
  • Flip and cook until golden brown on both sides. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter; lumps are normal.
  • Batter should be thick but pourable.
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes for fluffier pancakes.
  • Adjust heat to prevent burning.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.
Keyword breakfast pancakes, classic pancakes, fluffy pancakes, homemade pancakes, Old-fashioned pancakes