Fluffy pancake recipe

 

Starting your morning with a stack of perfect pancakes sets the tone for the whole day. While these pancakes are the star of the show, we highly recommend pairing them with a warm cup of our Matcha Latte for a caffeine boost, or prepping some Easy Overnight Oats alongside them if you are feeding a crowd with different tastes.

Right, listen up! Forget those sad, anemic excuses for pancakes you've been putting out. When it comes to starting your day, a proper Breakfast deserves nothing less than perfection. We're talking light, fluffy, golden discs of joy, beautifully cooked and bursting with flavor. I'm going to show you how to nail the ultimate fluffy pancake, every single time. No more excuses, no more soggy messes. It's time to get this right.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 large egg

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, meticulously whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure it's perfectly combined – precision is key here.
2. Create a generous well in the centre of your dry ingredients. Pour in the milk, the perfectly cooled melted butter, pure vanilla extract, and crack in the large egg.
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4. Using a wire whisk, gently combine the wet ingredients within the well first, before slowly incorporating them into the dry ingredients. Do not overmix, for crying out loud!
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6. Whisk until just combined. A few small lumps are absolutely fine; overmixing will develop the gluten and give you tough, rubbery pancakes – a culinary sin!
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8. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with a tiny amount of butter, then crucially, wipe away any excess with a paper towel. We want an even, non-stick surface, not a greasy puddle.
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10. Using a 1/4-cup measure, carefully pour your batter onto the prepared pan. Start in the center and allow the batter to gently spread into a beautiful, uniform circle. This ensures perfectly sized, consistent pancakes.
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12. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the underside to achieve a stunning, golden-brown colour. Watch for bubbles to begin forming and popping on the surface of the batter – this is your cue! Flip them with confidence.
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14. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the second side is also beautifully golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and serve immediately, or keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining batter.

My Top Tips

First and foremost, do NOT overmix your batter. A few lumps are perfectly acceptable; overmixing leads to tough, chewy pancakes, and frankly, that's just unacceptable. Mix until the ingredients are just combined, then leave it alone!

Pay attention to your pan temperature. Too hot, and they'll burn on the outside before cooking through. Too cold, and they'll be pale and greasy. Medium heat is the sweet spot for that beautiful, even golden-brown crust.

Wiping away excess butter after greasing the pan is crucial. You want just enough to prevent sticking, not a layer for the pancake to deep-fry in. This ensures a clean, even colour and texture on your finished product.

There you have it. Follow these steps precisely, and you'll be turning out stunningly light, perfectly fluffy pancakes that will elevate any breakfast. No excuses, just delicious, beautifully executed food. Get in the kitchen and make it happen!

Once you have mastered the art of the fluffy pancake, you might be in the mood to try your hand at baking our homemade Bread Recipe for tomorrow's toast. If you are serving these for a boozy brunch, they go wonderfully with a sophisticated Espresso Martini to round off the meal.