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A stack of fluffy pancakes drizzled with maple syrup, served with a side of fresh berries. A perfect breakfast idea.

Easy Pancakes for Beginners

This recipe provides a simple and straightforward guide to making delicious pancakes, perfect for those new to cooking. It's designed to be approachable and yield great results, helping you start your day with a satisfying homemade meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl or liquid measuring cup
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • large nonstick skillet or griddle
  • Wide spatula
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center.
  2. In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the milk, egg, and oil until smooth. Pour this mixture into the well in the flour mixture and slowly whisk to combine. Using a rubber spatula, stir until mostly smooth; some small lumps are okay.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle on medium heat until a drop of water sizzles. In batches, add scant 1/4-cupfuls of batter to the skillet and cook until the surface is bubbly and the edges are set, about 2 to 3 minutes. With a wide spatula, gently flip and cook until the underside is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve right away or keep warm on a baking sheet in a 225°F oven.

Notes

This recipe is designed for beginners and focuses on simple steps to achieve delicious pancakes. Feel free to experiment with toppings like fruit, syrup, or whipped cream once you've mastered the basic pancake.

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