Simple, Fluffy Pancakes
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
(117)
Ingredients
13 servings
- 2 cups / 300g plain / all purpose flour (Note 1)
- 4 tsp baking powder (Note 1)
- 1/4 cup / 55g white sugar (caster / super fine is best but not essential)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1 3/4 cups / 435 ml cups milk (any type, any fat %)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or essence
- 4 tsp butter (, for cooking)
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Preparation
Step 1
Place flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl, whisk to combine.
Step 2
Add egg, milk and vanilla. Whisk until lump free - no longer than 30 seconds.
Step 3
Heat a non stick skillet - use medium heat if you have a strong stove, medium high if you have a weak one. Add a tiny bit of butter (about 1/2 tsp) and swirl to melt. Use paper towel to mostly wipe the butter off (this is the trick to avoid a dodgy 1st pancake).
Step 4
Pour 1/4 cup batter into the middle of the fry pan (I use a slightly heaped ice cream scoop with lever, standard is 1/4 cup).
Step 5
Swirl pan lightly to spread or use the ice cream scoop edge to spread into 11cm / 4.5" circle (ruler is a must) (joking!).
Step 6
When bubbles rise to the surface (see video), flip and cook the other side until golden.
Step 7
Remove and keep warm in a low oven.
Step 8
Use more butter every 2 to 3 pancakes - depends how good your non stick coating is.
Step 9
Serve with toppings of choice!
Step 10
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