How to Make an (Easy) Pancake

It's an easy pancake recipe because it has simple steps, from pancakes to how to make syrup. With ease, you can make it at your home.

Ingredients

For the Pancake Batter:

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)

• 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda (for extra fluffiness)

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup (180ml) milk (or plant-based milk)

• 1 egg (or flaxseed egg for vegan)

• 2 tablespoons melted butter (or vegetable oil)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

For Cooking & Serving:

• Butter or oil (for greasing the pan)

• Maple syrup, honey, fruit, or chocolate chips (for topping)

Before We Start

• Don’t overmix the batter—a few lumps are okay for fluffy pancakes.

• Let the batter rest for 5 minutes—this helps the pancakes rise better.

• Cook on medium-low heat to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.

Instructions

Prepare the Batter

Step 1: Take a large bowl, add sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and whisk it well.
Step 2: Take a large bowl, add milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix. Don't overmix.

Cook the Pancakes

Step 4: Heat a non-stick pan, grill pan, or any pan, and grease it over medium-low heat.
Step 5: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake.
Step 6: Cook until bubbles form on top (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or 1 minute if enough.

After making the pancakes, place them on a plate and drizzle with syrup, honey, or melted chocolate. Add fruits, nuts, or whipped cream for extra presentation and flavor.

Serve

The query “how to serve?” Let me solve it for you:

• Use wooden or rustic breakfast trays.

• Small glass jars for syrups and toppings.

• Freshly brewed coffee.

• Whipped cream and honey.

What Goes with Pancakes?

Side Dishes for Pancakes

• Fresh fruits

• Whipped cream or Greek yogurt

• Scrambled or fried eggs

• Crispy bacon or sausages

• Nut butters

• Muffins with cream topping

Drinks with Pancakes

• Freshly brewed coffee (any type)

• Milk (classic, almond, or oat milk)

• Smoothies (berry, banana, or green smoothies)

• Hot chocolate with marshmallows

Recipes Related to Pancakes

How Can You Make Pancakes Fluffy?

• In a bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

• Add 1 egg, ¾ cup milk, and 1 tbsp melted butter.

• Mix gently—do not overmix.

• Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.

• Cook on low heat until bubbles form, then flip.

How to Make Pancakes for Kids?

• Make pancakes as usual.

• Use cookie cutters for shapes.

• Add banana slices or chocolate chips.

• Serve with honey or fruit syrup—sugar doesn’t work the same way.

How to Make Pancakes with Mix Batter?

• Use store-bought pancake mix.

• Add milk or water as per instructions.

• Mix gently and let it rest.

• Cook on medium heat until golden brown.

How to Make Syrup for Pancakes?

• Heat 1 cup sugar, ½ cup water, and 1 tsp vanilla.

• Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thick.

How to Make Syrup with White Sugar?

• Add 1 cup of sugar to a pan with ½ cup of water.

• Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.

How to Make Waffles with Pancake Batter?

• Use regular pancake batter.

• Add 1 extra egg and 1 tbsp melted butter.

• Pour into a preheated waffle iron and cook.

How to Make Banana Pancakes?

• Mash 1 ripe banana.

• Mix with 1 egg, ½ cup flour, and ½ tsp baking powder.

• Cook on a greased pan until golden brown.

Conclusion

Take a large enough bowl to make the pancake batter. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt—whisk it well. Take another bowl and add milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix both bowls together—do not overmix.

Now, heat any pan, grill, or non-stick pan over medium flame. Grease it with oil or butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

It’s done! Finally, place the pancakes onto a plate and drizzle with syrup, honey, or melted chocolate. Add fruits, nuts, or whipped cream for extra flavor.

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