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Old Fashioned Pancakes

Fluffy, golden cakes perfect for lazy weekends or quick weeknight treats. Easy to make with basic ingredients!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter plus more for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, folding gently.
  4. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your griddle over medium heat.
  2. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle, cooking until bubbles form.
  3. Flip and cook until golden.
  4. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, pop them in the toaster or microwave for about 30 seconds.