Pancake Recipe
A batter consisting of flour, milk, eggs, and baking powder is cooked on a hot pan to create the fluffy, golden-brown delicious foods known as pancakes. They are a common breakfast choice, often paired by fruit, butter, or syrup.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
12 min
Serving
6
Difficulty
Easy
A traditional morning food, pancakes are known for their mild flavor and fluffy texture. Using basic components like flour, milk, eggs, and baking powder, the batter is easy to make. The pancakes turn golden brown when cooked on a hot pan or saucepan and are ideal for garnishing with butter, syrup, or fresh fruit. They are easy to make, typically requiring about 15 minutes to complete. Since pancakes are so adaptable, adding ingredients like chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts is simple.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- A pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, butter, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 90-110 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 12-14 g
- Protein: 2-3 g
- Fat: 3-4 g
- Fiber: 0.5-1 g
- Sugar: 2-4 g
- Sodium: 150-200 mg
- Cholesterol: 20-30 mg
Directions
- Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the egg, milk, and melted butter together in a separate bowl.
- The batter should be somewhat lumpy when the wet components are added to the dry ingredients and stirred just until incorporated.
- Lightly lubricate a non-stick pan or griddle and heat it over medium heat.
- For each pancake, add 1/4 cup of batter to the pan and cook until bubbles appear on the top.
- Cook after flipping until both sides are golden brown.
- Top with your preferred toppings and serve warm.
