Time & Yield

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 15 minutes
• Serves: 3–4 (about 8–10 pancakes)

 Ingredients

Dry

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

Wet

• 1¼ cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

 Instructions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

• flour, sugar, baking powder, salt

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl:

• whisk milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla

3. Combine

• Pour wet into dry
• Stir gently until just combined
   Small lumps are good—don’t overmix (this keeps them fluffy)

4. Cook

• Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat
• Lightly butter the surface
• Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake

Cook until:

• bubbles form on top (2–3 min)
• flip and cook another 1–2 min

5. Serve

Stack and top with:

• butter
• maple syrup
• powdered sugar
• berries (like raspberries or blueberries)

 Pro Tips for Extra Fluffy Pancakes

• Don’t overmix → most important rule
• Let batter rest 5 minutes before cooking
• Use fresh baking powder
• Cook on medium (not high) heat for even browning
• Flip only once

 Nut Information

This base recipe is nut-free, but toppings may include nuts.

If Adding Nuts:

• Common options: walnuts, pecans, almonds
• Add ¼ cup chopped nuts into batter or sprinkle on top

Allergy Notes

• Recipe contains:
  • dairy (milk, butter)
  • egg
  • gluten (flour)

Nut-Free Alternatives

• Seeds (sunflower, pumpkin)
• Coconut flakes
• Just fruit + syrup

 Q&A

Q1: Why aren’t my pancakes fluffy?

• Overmixed batter
• Old baking powder
• Batter too thin

Q2: Can I make them without eggs?

Yes:

• Replace with 1 mashed banana or
• 1 tbsp flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water

Q3: Can I use whole wheat flour?

Yes, but:

• Use 50/50 with white flour for best texture
• Add a little extra milk

Q4: How do I keep pancakes warm?

• Place in oven at 90°C / 200°F while cooking batches

Q5: Can I freeze pancakes?

Yes:

• Cool completely
• Freeze in layers
• Reheat in toaster or microwave

Q6: How do I get that golden color?

• Butter in pan
• Medium heat
• Slight sugar in batter

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Sara Mitchell

Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.

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