How to Make Perfect Fluffy Pancakes: A Step-by-Step Recipe Guide

Pancakes🥞, with their fluffy texture and golden-brown exterior, hold a special place in breakfast traditions around the world🙋. Whether enjoyed as a comforting start to the day or as a delightful treat for brunch, pancakes never fail to bring smiles to faces and warmth to hearts💕. 

In this recipe, we'll explore how to create the perfect pancake from scratch, using simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen🍱. So, roll up your sleeves, heat up the griddle, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly cooked pancakes!

Fruit Pancakes 🥞🍓🍈

1. Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mixed fresh fruits (such as berries, sliced bananas, diced mangoes, or chopped peaches)
• Additional butter or oil for cooking
• Maple syrup or honey, for serving (optional)

2. Instructions:

a) Prepare the Batter:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.

b) Prepare the Fruits:

• Wash and prepare the fruits of your choice. If using larger fruits like strawberries or peaches, slice or chop them into bite-sized pieces.

c) Cook the Pancakes:

• Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil to coat the surface.
• Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Quickly spread the batter into a circle if needed.
• Place a few pieces of fruit onto the surface of each pancake.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and the edges start to look set.
• Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
• Repeat with the remaining batter and fruits, adding more butter or oil to the skillet as needed.

3. Serve:

• Serve the fruit pancakes warm, topped with additional fresh fruits if desired and drizzled with maple syrup or honey.
• Enjoy your delicious and colorful breakfast treat!

Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite fruits or add-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips. These fruit pancakes are perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch or a special breakfast celebration. Enjoy!