Close the Cooks

"Simple to Sophisticated"

Thick and Fluffy Pancakes

Jump to Recipe

Pancakes are the ultimate breakfast food, loved by people all around the world. While box-mix pancakes offer convenience, they simply can’t compete with the flavour and texture of homemade ones. This easy recipe is perfect for a family breakfast or for impressing guests and it’s sure to leave everyone satisfied

THE SECRET TO A FLUFFY PANCAKE

There are three key secrets to making a fluffy pancake: using both baking soda and baking powder, choosing milk over buttermilk, and letting the batter rest before cooking.

Firstly, using a combination of baking soda and baking powder gives the pancakes an extra lift. These leaveners work in different ways. Baking soda reacts with acidity to help the batter spread and rise, while baking powder activates with both liquid and heat, adding an additional puff to the texture.

Secondly, I prefer using full-fat milk instead of buttermilk because it’s lighter and helps prevent the pancakes from becoming too dense. To mimic the acidity of buttermilk, I simply add a small amount of vinegar or lemon juice to the milk. This curdles slightly and creates the tangy, thick consistency that helps activate the baking soda.

Lastly, resting the batter for at least 10 minutes allows the gluten to relax and the leaveners to start working. This step results in a more tender and airy pancake, so don’t skip it!

Serve with maple syrup, butter or fresh fruit. Enjoy!

5 from 2 votes
Print
Thick and Fluffy Pancakes
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
 
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (137g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (2g)
  • 2 tsp baking powder (8g)
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda (3g)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (57g)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5g)
  • 1 cup full-fat milk (226g) + 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice (5g)
Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, sift and the combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

  2. Next, in a separate bowl, mix the egg and sugar until fluffy.

  3. Whisk in the butter and vanilla extract until incorporated.

  4. Now, mix in the milk until combined.

  5. Fold in the dry ingredients until incorporated.

  6. Rest for 10 minutes.

  7. Heat a 9-inch non-stick pan and greased with butter.

  8. Pour 1/3 cup of the batter into the pan and cook on medium heat until golden brown.

  9. Once golden-brown flip and cook for 30 seconds more.

  10. Remove from heat and serve.

  11. Enjoy!

Reader Interactions

Comments

Contact © 2022 Close the Cooks. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy