Good Old Fashioned Pancakes
Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes are soft, fluffy, and made with simple pantry ingredients.This easy homemade pancake recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch.Serve warm with butter, syrup, or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 large egg
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare a large mixing bowl.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
- Add the milk, melted butter, and egg.
- Mix gently until the batter becomes smooth. Avoid overmixing for fluffier pancakes.
- Heat a lightly greased griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake.
- Cook the Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look dry, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, fruit, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Whole milk creates richer pancakes, but low-fat milk also works well.
- You can substitute part of the flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- Serve with turkey ham, eggs, fresh fruit, or yogurt for a complete breakfast.
- For dairy-free pancakes, use plant-based milk and dairy-free butter.