Classic Fluffy Pancakes

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Servings: 8-10 pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• 3 ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 ¼ cups (300ml) milk (or buttermilk for extra fluffiness)

• 1 egg

• 3 tbsp melted butter (or oil)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

2. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

3. Combine: Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined (a few lumps are okay—overmixing makes pancakes tough).

4. Rest batter: Let sit for 5 minutes while heating a skillet/griddle over medium heat.

5. Cook: Lightly grease the pan. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (2-3 mins), then flip and cook another 1-2 mins until golden.

6. Serve: Stack warm pancakes with butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream!

Tips for Perfect Pancakes:

• Fluffier: Substitute buttermilk for milk (or add 1 tbsp lemon juice to milk and let sit 5 mins).

• Lighter: Separate the egg—whip the white to stiff peaks and fold into the batter last.

• Crispy edges: Use butter in the pan for a golden crunch.