Easy Fluffy Pancakes

Ingredients

1 ½ cups (195g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of fine sea or table salt, reduce to 1/4 teaspoon if sensitive to salt

1 ¼ cups (295ml) milk, dairy or non-dairy

1 large egg

5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, plus more for skillet

2 teaspoons vanilla extract, reduce if sensitive to vanilla

Directions

Make Pancakes

1Melt the butter and set it aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. (Don’t worry if the butter solidifies slightly).

3Create a well in the center of your dry ingredients. Pour in the milk mixture and stir gently with a fork until the flour is just incorporated. A few small lumps are okay. As the batter sits, it should start to bubble.

4Place a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Sprinkle in a few drops of water to test if it’s ready. You want them to dance around a bit and evaporate.

5Brush the skillet with melted butter (this creates crispy edges, but you can skip it if using a quality nonstick pan).

6Scoop the batter onto the skillet using a 1/4 cup measure or large cookie scoop, and spread each pancake into a 4-inch circle.

7After 1 to 2 minutes, the edges will look dry, and bubbles will form and pop on the surface. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until lightly browned and cooked in the middle.

8Serve immediately with warm syrup, butter, and berries.

Storing

1Store pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to 2 months. If freezing, line the pancakes on a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag with parchment paper between each pancake to prevent sticking.

2To reheat pancakes, place them on a microwave-safe plate and cook for 20 seconds per pancake (add more time for multiple pancakes). Or wrap the pancakes in foil and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes.

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