Name: Fluffy Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled; 2 tablespoons cane sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon sea salt; 1¼ cups milk plus more as needed; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly, or neutral oil, plus more for the pan; Maple syrup Maple syrup for serving

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Total20 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1½ cups all-purpose flourspooned and leveled2 tablespoons cane sugar1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon sea salt1¼ cups milkplus more as needed1 large egg3 tablespoons unsalted buttermelted and cooled slightly, or neutral oil, plus more for the panMaple syrup Maple syrupfor serving

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Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Medium bowl
Whisk
Nonstick skillet
1/3-cup scoop

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Method

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Whisk the soft snow

In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until they look like quiet snow.

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Make the gentle river

In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter into a smooth little river.

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Stir until just friends

Pour the wet into the dry and stir until just combined. A few lumps may stay — they help the pancakes stay fluffy. If the batter feels very thick, add milk one spoon at a time.

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Cook little golden moons

Warm a nonstick skillet over medium-low and brush with butter. Scoop 1/3 cup batter for each pancake. Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until puffed and golden. Serve with maple syrup while they are still soft.

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Tips

NoteKeep finished pancakes on a warm plate under a clean towel.

NoteA splash more milk loosens batter that feels too thick.

NoteAurora prefers the butter smell; I prefer the maple.

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Nutrition

Calories~250 kcal

Protein7 g

Fat9 g

Carbohydrates35 g

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Storage

RefrigeratorCool and refrigerate up to 3 days.

FreezerFreeze between parchment up to 2 months.

ReheatToast or warm in a skillet with a tiny bit of butter.

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Frequently asked

Can I use plant milk?+

Yes — oat or almond milk works kindly here.

Why are my pancakes dense?+

The batter was probably mixed too much. Stir less next time.

How do I keep them warm?+

Oven at 200°F on a baking sheet while you finish the batch.

Fluffy Pancakes

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment