Description
These Easy Vanilla Pancakes are a delightful classic breakfast treat, featuring a fluffy texture and a rich vanilla flavor. Perfect for a quick morning meal, they are simple to make with common pantry ingredients and can be enjoyed with your favorite toppings like maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy; avoid overmixing to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Preheat skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Flip pancakes: Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips, blueberries, or a dash of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor.
- Leftover pancakes can be frozen and later reheated in a toaster for convenience.
