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A stack of pancakes on a white plate. There are berries around and maple syrup and butter on top.

Extra Fluffy Old-Fashioned Pancakes

flour and filigree
Soft and fluffy, tender pancakes are always a crowd pleaser for breakfast. This super easy recipe can be customized by adding your favourite add-ins and toppings. Making these an extra special, restaurant worthy, meal!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 227 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups milk  435 ml
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tablespoons oil  30 ml
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 190 g
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder  15 ml
  • ½ teaspoon salt  2.5 ml
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar  15 ml
  • Add-ins optional Blueberries, banana, chocolate chips, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a griddle, or frying pans, to medium-low.
  • In a large bowl, add the milk, egg, and oil. Stir to incorporate.
  • Stir in the baking powder, salt, sugar.
  • Add in the flour and stir until the batter just comes together. Don't overmix a few lumps is fine.
  • Add enough fat, (butter, oil, shortening, lard, etc), to coat the pan.
  • Pour about ⅓ of a cup of batter onto the pan, or griddle, in a circular shape.
  • You can press in any mix-ins on top. Or you can mix them into the batter before pouring into the pan.
  • Once you see the edges just start to set, and a few bubbles break on the surface, flip the pancake to the other side.
  • Leave to cook about 1 minute more.
  • Remove and continue with the rest of the batter.
  • Serve warm with butter and maple syrup. Or your favourite pancake toppings!
Keyword bread, breakfast, brunch, kid-friendly