Making Homemade Pancakes
Here's a basic recipe for making pancakes:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, cooled
Instructions:
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Don't overmix.
- Heat the griddle: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the pancakes: Pour or scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
- Flip and cook: Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look dry. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the pancakes from the griddle and serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Tips:
- For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking.
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk. If it's too thin, add a little more flour.
- Get creative with toppings! Try adding chocolate chips, blueberries, or chopped nuts to the batter.
- You can also make savory pancakes by adding herbs and spices to the batter.
Enjoy your delicious homemade pancakes!