Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup milk (room temperature)

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp melted butter or oil

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• Butter or oil for cooking

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients
   In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

3. Combine
   Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix (small lumps are okay).

4. Heat Pan
   Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.

5. Cook Pancakes
   Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2–3 minutes). Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.

6. Serve
   Stack and serve warm with syrup, honey, fruits, or butter.

❓ Q & A

Q: Why are my pancakes not fluffy?
A: Make sure your baking powder is fresh and avoid overmixing the batter.

Q: Can I make these without eggs?
A: Yes, replace 1 egg with ¼ cup yogurt or 1 tbsp vinegar + 1 tsp baking powder.

Q: Can I use whole wheat flour?
A: Yes, but pancakes may be slightly denser. You can use half whole wheat and half all-purpose for better texture.

Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave.

Q: Can I freeze pancakes?
A: Yes! Place parchment paper between pancakes and freeze up to 2 months.