Description
This recipe for the best pancakes is quick, easy, and yields fluffy, delicious pancakes perfect for a hearty breakfast. Made with simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and milk powder, the batter is effortlessly combined and cooked on the stovetop, resulting in light and airy pancakes that you can enjoy with your choice of strawberry jam or Nutella.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup water
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 tbsp milk powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- A pinch sea salt
For Cooking and Serving
- 1 pinch olive oil (for greasing pan)
- Strawberry jam (optional)
- Nutella (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the egg, olive oil, vanilla extract, sugar, sea salt, and water until fully combined.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: Using a sieve, sift the plain flour, milk powder, and baking powder into the wet mixture to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth batter.
- Combine Batter: Whisk the mixture thoroughly until you achieve the smooth, slightly thick pancake batter consistency.
- Prepare the Pan: Lightly grease a pan with a pinch of olive oil and heat it over medium heat, ready for frying pancakes.
- Cook Pancakes: Use a scooper to pour batter onto the hot pan. Fry the side until bubbles start forming on the surface, indicating it's ready to flip.
- Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the pancake with a turner and cook the other side for about one minute until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooked to your liking, serve your pancakes warm topped with strawberry jam or Nutella, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Adjust water quantity slightly if batter appears too thick or too runny.
- Use medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven if making multiple batches.
- Optional toppings like fresh fruits, maple syrup, or nuts can be added based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
