Tall, tender, golden American pancakes made from a simple milk, egg, and butter batter. Baking powder provides the lift while minimal mixing keeps them soft; a quick, inexpensive breakfast ready for whatever topping you have at home.
Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl until evenly distributed. This keeps the leavening consistent so the pancakes rise evenly.
Melt the butter and reserve a small amount for the pan. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla, and the remaining butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix only until no loose flour remains; a few small lumps are fine. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease it with the reserved butter. Pour about 60 ml of batter per pancake and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface, some begin to burst, and the edges look set and matte.
Flip each pancake only once and cook for about 1 more minute, until the second side is golden and the center feels set when gently pressed. Repeat to make about 8 pancakes. Serve warm. And that's it! They should be golden outside, soft inside, and tall enough to reveal an airy crumb when cut. 🧡
