Absolutely! Here’s a foolproof recipe for golden-brown pancakes — fluffy, tender on the inside, and beautifully crisp and golden on the outside. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
🥞 Golden-Brown Pancakes
🍽️ Serves: 4 (makes ~8 pancakes)
⏱️ Total Time: 20–25 minutes
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 ¼ cups buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit 5 min)
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for cooking)
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Mix wet ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Combine:
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined — a few lumps are fine. Do not overmix (it makes pancakes tough).
✅ Pro tip: Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes to allow air bubbles to form. This makes them extra fluffy.
4. Heat the pan:
Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
🥞 The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.
5. Cook the pancakes:
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Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
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Cook until bubbles form on top and edges start to look set (about 2–3 minutes).
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Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden-brown.
6. Serve warm:
Stack them up and serve with butter, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.
🍯 Topping Ideas:
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Fresh fruit (berries, banana slices)
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Whipped cream or Greek yogurt
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Honey or flavored syrups
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Chocolate chips or nut butter
🔄 Variations:
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Blueberry Pancakes: Add ½ cup fresh/frozen blueberries to the batter.
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Banana Pancakes: Mash 1 ripe banana into the wet ingredients.
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Protein Boost: Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder + a splash of extra milk.
Want a gluten-free, vegan, or banana oat pancake version? Just say the word!
