Old-fashioned pancakes are a classic breakfast staple, known for their fluffy texture and delicious flavor. Here’s a simple recipe to make them at home.

Old Fashioned Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

1. Prepare Wet Ingredients:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using) until well combined.

1. Combine Ingredients:

• Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir the mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be a little lumpy.

1. Preheat the Griddle:

• Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large frying pan over medium heat. You can test if it’s ready by sprinkling a few drops of water on the surface; they should sizzle and evaporate immediately.

1. Cook the Pancakes:

• Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes and the edges begin to look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes more.

1. Serve:

• Serve the pancakes hot with butter and syrup, or your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.

Tips:

• For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for about 5 minutes before cooking.
• Avoid pressing down on the pancakes with your spatula after flipping; this can cause them to become dense rather than fluffy.
• Keep pancakes warm in a low oven (200°F/95°C) while you finish cooking the rest.

Enjoy your delicious, fluffy old-fashioned pancakes with your favorite breakfast sides!