The Ultimate American-Style Pancake Recipe

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Pancakes are easy to prepare and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Dessert might seem like the best way to end a meal, but if you’re looking to curb your sweet tooth without resorting to fruit (or worse, artificial sweeteners), there’s no better solution than the American-style pancake recipe. These scrumptious, fluffy cakes are easy to make at home and are delicious when topped with fresh blueberries, whipped cream, or fresh-cut strawberries!

With just 4 ingredients and a few simple tips and tricks, you can be sure to master this pancake recipe in no time at all! What are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking!

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  2. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  3. 1 egg
  4. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  5. 3 tablespoons sugar
  6. 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly.
  7. 1 cup milk
  8. 1/2 cup water
Prep TimeCooking TimeTotal TimeServings
5 Min15 Min20 Min4
  • Course: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

PREPARATION

  1. Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix or your pancakes will be tough!

HOW TO MAKE PANCAKE

  1. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Brush with melted butter or oil to keep pancakes from sticking as they cook.
  2. Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot pan. swirl to form round cakes.
  3. Cook pancake for about 2 minutes or until bubbles forms on the top surface. flip and cook for 2 minutes or until slightly brown on the other side.
  4. Your pancake is ready. transfer to a serving plate.
pan cake
Ready to serve

TOPPING IDEAS

Top them with a handful of fresh berries and a little bit of whipped cream.

You can top them with warm chocolate sauce or honey.

pancake
Top with berries

Also read: Homemade Chocolate Nut Cake Recipe

PRO TIP

  • Overcooking makes them tough so do not overcook.
  • Pressing pancakes while cooking makes them flat so do not press them.

NUTRITION FACT

Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories: 158kcal
Carbs: 22g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 6g

CONCLUSION

Pancakes are delicious and can be enjoyed with various sweet and savory toppings. They are also relatively quick and easy to make, making them a convenient breakfast option for busy mornings.

Additionally, they can be made with a variety of ingredients so that they can be tailored to different dietary needs and preferences. For example, you can use oats or whole wheat flour to make them healthier or add ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts to make them more indulgent. They are a tasty and versatile food for people of all ages.

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