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Extra Fluffy Family Breakfast Pancakes with Vanilla — Weekend Morning Staple

These extra fluffy vanilla pancakes are soft, tender, and perfect for weekend family breakfasts. Ready in just 15 minutes, the batter blends all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, egg, butter, and a hint of vanilla. Customize with berries, chocolate chips, or cinnamon. Easy, joyful, and comforting. This recipe turns simple mornings into treasured family moments.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 2½ tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 Egg
  • 1¼ cups Milk or non-dairy milk
  • 2 tbsp Melted butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Maple syrup or honey for serving
  • Fresh fruits or chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Nonstick pan or griddle
  • 1 Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Let rest 5 mins.
  4. Heat pan over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake.
  5. Cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook 1–2 mins more.
  6. Serve with maple syrup and toppings of choice.

Notes

  • Add blueberries, banana slices, or cinnamon to the batter for variation.
  • Use an ice cream scoop for even portions.
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