Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
Summary
- This video demonstrates how to make light and fluffy pancakes from scratch. It covers mixing the batter with simple ingredients, cooking them on a pan, and serving them stacked with butter and maple syrup for a delicious breakfast or dessert.
All Ingredients - Pancake Batter
- Egg 1 piece
- Sugar 1/4 cup
- Salt 1 pinch
- Milk 1/2 cup
- Oil 1.5 tbsp
- Vanilla essence 1 tsp
- All-purpose flour 1 cup
- Baking powder 1 tsp
All Ingredients - For Serving
- Butter as needed
- Maple syrup as needed
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Egg?
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
- 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
No Vanilla extract?
- Maple syrup (1:1)
- Vanilla bean: 1 inch scraped (per 1 tsp extract)
No All-purpose flour?
- White whole wheat flour (1:1)
- 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
No Baking powder?
- 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (per 1 tsp)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 cup buttermilk (replace some liquid)
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No Maple syrup?
- Honey (1:1)
- Golden syrup (1:1)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, crack 1 egg, add 1/4 cup sugar, 1 pinch of salt, 1/2 cup milk, 1.5 tablespoons of oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence. these ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients and Mix Batter
To the wet mixture, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. thoroughly until you get a smooth batter with no lumps. The consistency should be thick but pourable.
Step 3: Prepare Pan and Cook First Side
Lightly grease a non-stick pan with a small amount of oil and heat it over low to medium flame. Pour approximately 1/8 cup (2 tablespoons) of batter onto the pan to form a pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and stop, indicating it's ready to flip.
Step 4: Cook Second Side and Serve
Carefully flip the pancake over using a spatula. Cook the second side for , or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter. Stack the cooked pancakes, top with a pat of butter, and drizzle generously with maple syrup before serving.
Pro Tips
• Use low to medium flame for cooking to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
• Wait for bubbles to form and stop on the surface before flipping the pancake.
Variations
• Add chocolate chips or blueberries to the batter for flavored pancakes.
• Serve with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or other toppings of your choice.
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