Description
Start your day with these Easy Basic Pancakes—fluffy, golden delights that are quick to whip up and customizable to suit any taste. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, this simple recipe utilizes pantry staples to create delicious pancakes that everyone will love. Whether topped with syrup, fruit, or whipped cream, these pancakes are sure to become a breakfast favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; some lumps are fine.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about half a cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (another 1-2 minutes).
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in vanilla extract or cinnamon.- Substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk for dietary preferences.- Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for longer storage.