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Fluffy American pancakes, served on a plate, drizzled with warm maple syrup, and spread with butter.

American Pancakes

Nataliia
If you are looking for an ultimate American breakfast, these pancakes is what you need. They are made with only 6 ingredients and come together in no time. These pancakes are soft, fluffy and delicious. Serve them with knob of butter, maple syrup, crispy bacon and eggs for the full diner-style experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 333 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 large bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 silicone spatula
  • 1 skillet or griddle
  • 1 wide spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1¾ cups (219g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoons (3 g) fine sea salt
  • 1½ cups (360ml) whole milk, room temperature 1½
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 Tbsp (43 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for the skillet
  • 1 ½ teaspoons (8 g) pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Whisk dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt for about 30 seconds to distribute the baking powder evenly.
  • Combine wet ingredients. In a second mixing bowl, whisk together room temperature milk, egg, melted butter (make sure it cools slightly) and pure vanilla extract.
    Note: If the milk or slightly cold, butter may form tiny solid specks, It is normal and will still cook perfectly.
  • Mix and rest the batter. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold the batter with a silicone spatula just until flour streaks disappear. Do not over mix, the batter should remain lumpy. let the batter rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the skillet or griddle. Meanwhile, preheat a non-stick skillet or a griddle over medium-low heat (350℉). Lightly coat the surface with butter or oil.
  • Pour and cook. Scoop about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bubbles form across the surface and the outer edges look set.
  • Flip and finish cooking. Slide a wide spatula underneath and gently flip in one smooth motion. Cook the second side for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown. Flip each pancake only once, never press down with your spatula. Cook the rest of the batter the same way. Place cooked pancakes on a cooling rack.
  • Serve. Serve pancakes with warmed up maple syrup and a dollop of whipped butter.

Notes

To keep finished pancakes warm without getting soggy, place them in a single layer on a wire rack inside  a 200℉ oven while cooking the remaining batter. 
Once they cool down completely, store them in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 3pancakesCalories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 55.2gProtein: 10.1gFat: 7.6gSaturated Fat: 3.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.8gCholesterol: 68.8mgSodium: 356mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 13.8g
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