Ultimate Pancakes
This pancake recipe is perfect for busy mornings when you need to fill those little tummies fast or impress your guests at brunch. Everyone will love these fluffy delights!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar for sweetness
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk or regular milk works if you're in a pinch
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter plus extra for the pan
Optional Toppings
- to taste blueberries, chocolate chips, or sliced bananas optional additions for customization
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Mix until it’s all combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry and gently fold them together. Be careful not to overmix.
Cooking
- Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease it with butter.
- Ladle about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- When bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes), flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat until all the batter is used.
Serving
- Stack the pancakes high and top with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
Make a batch ahead of time and freeze them for quick breakfasts. Substitute buttermilk with a homemade version using milk and vinegar or lemon juice.