Fast and Fluffy American Pancakes
Quick and fluffy American pancakes, perfect for any breakfast occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- Blueberries (optional)
- Bananas, sliced (optional)
- Butter (for serving)
- Syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Sift the flour and baking powder together in a large bowl.
- Combine the eggs, sugar, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Merge the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Add the milk slowly, mixing until smooth.
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Shape the pancakes by pouring 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan.
- Flip the pancakes once the top bubbles, cooking until golden brown.
- Serve with butter, syrup, and fresh fruit.
Notes
For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest before cooking. You can enhance them with toppings like whipped cream or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 200mg