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Old Fashioned Fluffy Pancakes

Close-up of a stack of three fluffy old fashioned pancakes topped with melting butter and syrup.
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Make classic, diner-style pancakes from scratch using basic pantry ingredients. This recipe focuses on technique for a light, fluffy result.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar, in a large bowl. Whisk them together well.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter.
  4. Mix the batter gently until just combined. Stop mixing when you still see a few lumps; overmixing develops gluten and makes pancakes tough.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. You know it is time to flip when bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  8. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • If you do not have buttermilk, add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to the 1 1/4 cups of regular milk and let it sit for 5 minutes before using. This creates a good substitute.
  • For extra fluffy pancakes, let the finished batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
  • You can freeze cooked pancakes. Place cooled pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or oven.

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