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Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes

Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes

This Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes recipe carries the kind of charm only a truly loved family recipe can hold — passed down through generations, stained with flour, softened at the edges, and made countless times on slow mornings around the kitchen table
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 3 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk room temperature preferred
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil or butter for greasing pan

Instructions
 

  • Gather and measure all ingredients before starting. This helps the batter come together smoothly and evenly.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
    3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the milk, melted butter, and egg.
    4. Whisk gently until the batter is just combined. Do not overmix — a few lumps are perfectly fine.
    5. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to help create lighter, fluffier pancakes.
    6. Lightly grease a non-stick skillet or griddle and heat over medium-high heat.
    7. Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake.
    8. Cook until bubbles appear across the surface and the edges begin to look set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
    9. Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
    10. Serve warm with maple syrup, butter, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings

Notes

  • For extra fluffy pancakes, avoid overmixing the batter.
  • If the batter feels too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk.
  • Pancakes can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in a skillet or toaster for the best texture.
  • Add blueberries, chocolate chips, or sliced bananas for easy variations.
 

Nutrition Facts

 
  • Calories: 158 kcal
  • Total Carbohydrates: 22g (8%)
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g (2%)
  • Total Sugars: 4g
  • Protein: 5g (9%)
  • Total Fat: 6g (8%)
  • Saturated Fat: 3g (17%)
  • Cholesterol: 38mg (13%)
  • Sodium: 504mg (22%)
  • Calcium: 140mg (11%)
  • Iron: 1mg (8%)
  • Potassium: 92mg (2%)
  • Vitamin C: 0mg (0%)