Ah, The Best Monday Morning Pancakes—a perfect way to start the week with a fluffy, comforting breakfast that feels like a treat but is easy enough for a busy morning. Here’s a simple recipe that makes them light, soft, and slightly golden.
🥞 Ingredients (Makes 4–6 pancakes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (any type)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, fresh berries, banana slices, or chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Mix wet ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. - Combine:
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently. The batter should be slightly lumpy—don’t overmix. - Heat pan:
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil. - Cook pancakes:
Pour ¼ cup batter onto the pan. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set (2–3 minutes), then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown. - Serve:
Stack pancakes and top with syrup, fruit, or your favorite toppings.
🌟 Tips for the Best Pancakes:
- Let the batter rest 5–10 minutes for extra fluffiness
- Use medium heat—too high burns the pancakes before they cook inside
- For extra flavor, add cinnamon, nutmeg, or a handful of chocolate chips or blueberries to the batter
I can also give you a “super fluffy” version, a banana-stuffed version, or a healthy whole wheat version for Monday mornings if you want.
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