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Old-Fashioned Pancakes

Fluffy Old-Fashioned Pancakes That Bring Back Breakfast Joy

Enjoy fluffy old-fashioned pancakes that evoke childhood memories and can be customized with various toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Check for freshness.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Milk Use whole, 2%, or non-dairy.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Let cool slightly.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for flavor.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Fruit Blueberries, strawberries, or bananas.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips For a sweet treat.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For warming spice.
  • to taste tablespoons Maple Syrup Classic accompaniment.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

Mixing Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: milk, egg, and melted butter. Add vanilla if using.
  3. Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; lumps are fine.
  4. Allow the batter to rest for about 5 minutes.
  5. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.
  7. Serve warm with butter and maple syrup or preferred toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the spoon and level method for flour. Check baking powder freshness for fluffiness. Customize with fruits or chocolate chips as desired.

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