Pancake Recipe
Soft, fluffy, and quickly cooked classic pancake recipe in a pan.
- Yield
- Approximately 10-12 pieces
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Total
- Difficulty
- Easy
The listed times are estimates for Approximately 10-12 pieces.
About this recipe
Pancakes are a convenient batter dish that can be prepared for breakfast or as a sweet snack. Mixing the batter without overbeating and keeping the pan at medium-low heat helps achieve soft and evenly risen pancakes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1.25 cups milk
- 2 pieces egg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 package baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, For greasing the pan
Instructions
Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Beat egg and milk in a separate bowl. Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and stir only until smooth.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and lightly grease with a little sunflower oil. Pour small portions of batter; when bubbles form on the surface, flip and cook the other side until golden.
Serve pancakes hot.
Make this recipe better
Useful tips
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients only until combined; a few small lumps are better than overmixing.
- Keep the pan at steady medium-low heat so the outside browns without leaving the center undercooked.
- Flip when small bubbles appear on top and the edges begin to look set rather than wet.
Common mistakes
- Whisking until the batter is perfectly smooth can overdevelop gluten and make pancakes tougher.
- An overheated pan can darken the first side before the center has time to cook.
Storage
Cool cooked pancakes before refrigerating in a covered container. Reheat briefly in a pan or microwave so they stay soft.
Serving suggestion
Serve warm and add honey, jam, fruit, or yogurt at the table so the pancake surface does not become soggy in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Why are my pancakes not fluffy?
Old baking powder, overmixed batter, or a pan that is too cool can all reduce the rise.
When should I flip a pancake?
Flip when bubbles form across the surface and the edges have started to set.