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Pancake Recipe, How To Make Fluffy Pancake From Scratch

December 11, 2024  Chef Joe Avatar
Pancake Recipe, How To Make Fluffy Pancake From Scratch

Our Fluffy Homemade Pancake recipe has been designated the definitive weekend breakfast staple. It combines double leavening by using abundant baking powder and melted butter; and this makes tiny air bubbles that puff up as soon as they make contact with the hot griddle and create fluffy texture which could be piled up high but rich enough to be eaten with just butter alone.

Brief History: Ancient Griddle to the Modern Stack

Cereal based cooking is one of the most basic forms of eating that dates back centuries. Even the Greeks and Romans ate the “Teganites” (a cake made from flour and oil with honey on top). Today’s ‘American Style’ Fluffy pancake was the rise of a breakfast favorite of the 19th century. It took perfectly engineered baking powders and leavening agent perfected to turn thin, crêpe like cakes from Europe to the thicker “Hotcakes” of American families.

Health Benefits to the Homemade pancake

Sustainable Energy – Complex carbohydrate from flour gives you a slow release of glucose for fuel to start your day and sustain brain function.

Important Minerals – Manganese and Selenium from flour helps promote bone density and provide antioxidants.

Choline which helps your brain – Egg contributes Choline, the important nutrient that will help your cells with its membrane structural integrity and in brain signals.

Calcium for dental strength – With more than a cup of milk in it, this pancake will contribute to the 1,200 milligrams recommended each day for strong teeth.

Good Control of Wholesome Ingredient – With Homemade pancakes you can avoid the sodium heavy preservatives and hydrogenated oils found in instant pancake mixes (“just add water”) that will fuel your day properly.

INGREDIENTS

Flour 1 1/2 Cups
Baking powder 4 Teaspoons
Sugar (Optional) 2 Tablespoons
Egg 1
Milk 1 1/4 Cups (310ml)
Melted Butter 1/4 Cup (60g)
Vanilla Essence 1/2 Teaspoon

Instructions:-

  • Get yourself a large bowl and use it to mix together your flour, baking powder and salt, then set aside for later
  • Get yourself another bowl, but this time, a smaller bowl, crack in the egg and pour in the milk
  • Pour in the melted butter and vanilla essence to the egg and milk then stir to mix them together until they are all mixed properly
  • This is optional but I love to add a teaspoon of vanilla and mix again
  • Create a well like hole in the flour and pour in the mixed ingredients, and start mixing properly with a wooden spoon, make sure you don’t over mix so it doesn’t get too tough
  • When you are ready to cook the pancake, place the frying pan on very low heat so it doesn’t burn your pancake and add a teaspoon of butter stir it around so the surface of the pan will be all oily
  • Fetch a big spoon (depending on how you want the size of the pancake to be) of the mix and place it in the center of the pan, allow it to spread on it’s own and cook for a few minutes
  • Flip it to the other side when the air bubble starts to form on the top or you can check below it to see if it’s getting brown and flip to the other side
  • If the pancake is getting brown too fast, then you need to adjust the heat, by lowering it so as for your pancake not to get burnt
  • When the both sides of the pancakes are light brown, take it out of heat and ready to serve

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12

Calories Per Serving: 116

% Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate ‏15.47g 6%
Cholesterol ‏59mg 20%
Total Fat ‏4.24g 5%
Saturated Fat ‏2.292g 11%
Unsaturated Fat ‏1.345g
Trans Fat ‏0.022g
Dietary Fiber ‏0.5g 2%
Protein ‏3.41g 7%
Sodium ‏42mg 2%
Sugars ‏3.5g 7%

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

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💡 Mistakes & Expert Advice

The Mistake

Over-mixing the batter. If you whisk until the batter is perfectly smooth, you develop too much gluten, making the pancakes tough and rubbery.

Expert Advice

Mix until the ingredients are just combined. A few lumps in the batter are actually a good thing—they disappear during cooking and ensure a tender crumb.

The Mistake

Flipping too early (or too late). Flipping before the bubbles pop leads to a messy splatter, while waiting too long makes them dry

Expert Advice

Wait for air bubbles to form on the surface and for the edges to look set and matte. Once a few bubbles burst and stay open, it’s time to flip.

The Mistake

Cooking on high heat. High heat burns the outside of the pancake while leaving the center raw and gooey.

Expert Advice

Use medium-low heat. It takes longer, but the slow rise allows the baking powder to fully activate, giving you a taller, fluffier pancake.

The Mistake

Using a cold pan. If the pan isn't hot enough when the first scoop hits, the batter will spread too much and soak up the butter like a sponge.

Expert Advice

The Fix: Test the pan with a drop of water. If it dances and sizzles, the pan is ready. The "first pancake" is often a test for the temperature.

The Mistake

Pressing down with the spatula. Many people flatten the pancake after flipping, thinking it helps it cook faster.

Expert Advice

Never press down. Pressing squeezes out the air bubbles you worked so hard to create, resulting in a flat, dense disc.

The Mistake

Using expired baking powder. If your baking powder is old, your pancakes will be flat regardless of your technique.

Expert Advice

Check the date! Baking powder usually loses its potency after 6–12 months. To test it, drop a pinch in hot water; if it bubbles vigorously, it’s still good.

❄️ Storage & Reheating

How to Store

Fridge: Store in a sealed bag or container for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Pancakes freeze exceptionally well! Lay them flat on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then bag them. They stay fresh for up to 2 months.

Best Way to Reheat

The Toaster (Best): Pop frozen or chilled pancakes into the toaster on a medium setting. This makes the edges slightly crisp while keeping the center soft.

The Oven: Wrap a stack in foil and bake at 175°C (350°F) for 10 minutes to keep them moist.

The Microwave: Heat for 20–30 seconds. Be careful not to overcook, as the microwave can make them chewy.

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