How to make pancakes

Wondering how to make pancakes? Pancakes are a beloved breakfast treat that's relatively easy to make. Here's a basic recipe for making fluffy pancakes:

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar added—let sit for 5 minutes)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for the pan)

Instructions

Dry Ingredients:

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

Wet Ingredients

• In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a cup of milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it slightly curdles.

Combine

• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together using a spatula or a whisk. Mix just until combined, but be careful not to overmix. It's okay if there are a few lumps.

Preheat Your Pan or Griddle

• Place a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, add a small amount of butter or oil. Allow it to melt and spread.

Cook the Pancakes

• For each pancake, ladle 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan or griddle.
• Cook until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake and its edges look set (about 2-3 minutes).
• Using a spatula, flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Serve

• Serve pancakes warm with your choice of toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruits, whipped cream, or butter.

Tips:

• If you want to add flavors or ingredients like blueberries, chocolate chips, or nuts, sprinkle them onto the pancake right after you ladle the batter onto the pan.
• Keeping the cooked pancakes warm: If you're making a large batch and want to keep the first ones warm while you cook the rest, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 200°F (93°C) oven.
• For even fluffier pancakes, you can separate the egg. Add the yolk to the wet ingredients as directed, then beat the white until it forms soft peaks and fold it into the batter at the end.

So if you were wondering how to make pancakes, now you know!  Your homemade pancakes will be delicious!