Fluffy Golden Pancakes Recipe

Fluffy Golden Pancakes Recipe

Yields: About 12 pancakes Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients

• 121​ cups All-Purpose Flour
• 321​ teaspoons Baking Powder
• $1$ tablespoon Granulated Sugar (or $2$ if you like them a little sweeter)
• $1$ teaspoon Salt
• 141​ cups Milk (whole milk or $2\%$ works best)
• $1$ large Egg
• $3$ tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted and slightly cooled
• $1$ teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional, but highly recommended)

Instructions

1. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using).
3. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined. The batter should still be lumpy—do not overmix, as this develops gluten and results in flat, tough pancakes. A few lumps are fine!
4. Heat the Griddle/Skillet: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. If you use a very hot setting, the outside will burn before the inside cooks through. Lightly grease the pan with a little butter or oil (wiping off any excess with a paper towel for even berownin).
5. Cook the Pancakes: Pour 41​ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake, leaving space between them.
6. Flip: Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pancake and the edges look set. Use a spatula to gently peek underneath; when the bottom is a deep golden brown, flip the pancake.
7. Finish Cooking: Cook the second side for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Serve: Serve immediately, or keep warm on a wire rack in a 200∘F oven while you finish the remaining batter.

Suggested Toppings (as requested in the prompt)

• Butter: A pat of cold butter placed on the hot stack will melt beautifully.
• Maple Syrup: Drizzle generously for that cascading effect.
• Fresh Berries: Scatter fresh strawberries (sliced) and blueberries around the plate and on top.
• Powdered Sugar: Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve.