Thick Fluffy Pancakes

Description

Achieve truly thick and wonderfully fluffy pancakes with this classic recipe. Designed for ease, these pancakes rise beautifully to create a light, airy texture and a rich flavour, perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch. The batter comes together quickly, promising golden-brown edges and a tender interior with every bite.

Ingredients

• 🌾 1 ½ cups plain flour
• 🍯 2 tablespoons sugar
• 🥄 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
• 🥛 1 ¼ cups milk
• 🥚 1 large egg
• 🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
• 🥄 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Shopping List

• 🥛 Milk (1 ¼ cups)
• 🥚 Large egg (1)
• 🥄 Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
• 🧂 Ground cinnamon (½ tsp)
• 🧂 Ground nutmeg (¼ tsp)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the 🌾 flour, 🍯 sugar, 🥄 baking powder, 🧂 salt, and optional 🧂 cinnamon or 🧂 nutmeg until well combined.
2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 🥛 milk, 🥚 egg, 🧈 butter, and 🥄 vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine; do not overmix, as this can lead to tough pancakes.
4. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes. This allows the 🌾 flour to hydrate fully and the 🥄 baking powder to begin activating, resulting in a superior rise.
5. Heat a lightly 🧈 buttered griddle or large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
6. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot griddle. For thicker pancakes, use a slightly smaller diameter, allowing the batter to spread less.
7. Cook for 2.5 minutes per side, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip carefully with a spatula and cook for another 1.5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. (Repeat for 4 batches total for 4 servings).
8. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining batter.

Notes

For ultimate fluffiness, ensure your 🥄 baking powder is fresh. To keep pancakes warm, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet in an oven preheated to 200°F (95°C).

These pancakes are excellent with a variety of toppings. Consider classic maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or even chocolate chips folded into the batter. For an indulgent treat, a dollop of Nutella or a drizzle of caramel sauce works wonderfully.

Chef's Tips

• Resist the urge to press down on the pancakes with your spatula after flipping; this compresses the air bubbles and ruins the light, fluffy texture.
• To ensure even cooking, test the heat of the pan with a small droplet of water; if it sizzles and dances across the surface, the pan is ready.