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Old Fashioned Pancakes Recipe

4.8 from 66 reviews

Classic old-fashioned pancakes that are fluffy and golden, made with simple pantry ingredients like flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, egg, and butter. This easy recipe yields perfect pancakes every time, ideal for a comforting breakfast served with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and optional vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined, careful not to overmix to keep pancakes fluffy.
  4. Preheat griddle: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat until hot and lightly greased with butter or oil.
  5. Cook pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes more.
  6. Serve: Remove pancakes from the griddle and serve warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or butter.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure the pancakes remain light and fluffy.
  • Adjust griddle temperature as needed to prevent burning.
  • Vanilla extract is optional but adds a warm flavor.
  • Pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven (around 200°F) while cooking the rest.

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