Fluffy Pancake Recipe from Scratch

When it comes to a wholesome, fulfilling breakfast, nothing fits the bill better than a batch of light and fluffy pancakes. Prepared from basic ingredients, pancakes can be as delicious as you want them to be, by adding different ingredients to enhance their flavor. Instead of using a ready-made pancake mix, why not try preparing a delicious fluffy pancakes yourself? A lot of different ingredients go into preparing such pancakes, such as buttermilk and vinegar. In fact, you can even prepare light and fluffy vegan pancakes. Given below are such recipes that enable you to make some delicious pancakes that are light as a feather, and soft and fluffy as a pillow!

Buttermilk Pancake Recipe - Makes 8 Pancakes

Ingredients

• All-Purpose Flour, 1-1/4 cup
• Buttermilk, 1-1/3 cup
• Baking Powder, 1/2 tsp
• Baking Soda, 1/4 tsp
• Egg, 1, beaten
• Granulated Sugar, 2 tbsp
• Salt, 1/2 tsp
• Vanilla, 1/2 tsp
• Cooking Oil, 1 tbsp
• Sliced Strawberries/Blueberries/Peaches (Optional)

Instructions

Take a large bowl, and add in it sifted flour, baking powder and soda, salt and sugar. In another bowl, mix together the buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla. Pour this mixture into the flour, and stir continuously while pouring, to avoid lump formation. Ensure that the entire mixture is well-blended. If you are looking to prepare a fluffy blueberry pancake recipe, then now is the time to add the blueberries. If the mixture appears watery, allow it to rest for about ten minutes before you start making the pancakes. Take a skillet and grease it lightly with either some butter or cooking spray. Pour one-fourth cup of the batter in the skillet (this will make about a 4 inch thick pancake), and allow it to cook till it turns golden brown. The top surface meanwhile should bubble, and the pancake should begin to leave the skillet on its own. Turn it over, and allow the other surface to cook until golden brown. Pour your favorite maple syrup on these buttermilk pancakes and enjoy.

Pancake Recipe with Vinegar - Makes 8 Pancakes

Ingredients

• All-Purpose Flour, 2 cups
• Milk, 1-1/2 cups
• Vinegar, 1/4 cup
• Baking Powder, 1 tbsp
• Baking Soda, 1/2 tsp
• Granulated Sugar, 2 tbsp
• Eggs, 2
• Vanilla, 2 tsp
• Vegetable Oil, 1/4 cup

Instructions

To prepare this recipe, take a large bowl and put all the dry ingredients, i.e, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in it. In another bowl, combine together, the vinegar, milk, eggs, oil and vanilla. Mix the entire blend thoroughly. Pour it into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and use a hand mixer to blend all of them till it is smooth. Allow the batter to rest for about five minutes, as this enables the combination of vinegar with the baking soda and baking powder to make the pancakes fluffy. Take a skillet, and grease it lightly with either cooking spray or butter. Once it is heated well, pour about 1/3 cup of the batter into the skillet, and allow it to cook till it turns golden brown. The top surface meanwhile should bubble, and the pancake should begin to leave the skillet on its own. Turn it over, and allow the other surface to cook until golden brown. Pour your favorite maple syrup on the pancakes and enjoy.

Vegan Pancake Recipe - Makes 6 Pancakes

Ingredients

• All-Purpose Flour, 1 cup
• Soy Milk, 1 cup
• Sugar, 1 tbsp
• Salt, 1/8 tsp
• Baking Powder, 2 tbsp
• Vegetable Oil, 2 tablespoons

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Pour in the soy milk and the oil while stirring the batter continuously, until the blend is entirely smooth. Allow the batter to rest for about 5-10 minutes. In a large skillet greased with some butter, that is heated well, pour one third of the batter into it, and allow it to cook till it turns golden brown. The top surface meanwhile should bubble, and the pancake should begin to leave the skillet on its own. Turn it over, and allow the other surface to cook until golden brown. Pour your favorite maple syrup on your successfully created vegan pancakes from this vegan pancake recipe and enjoy.

In any of the recipes mentioned above, you can add interesting ingredients to make them tastier. Try adding a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg, some chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or pieces of fresh fruit. These are bound to add not only to the flavor, but also to the nutritional value of the pancakes. Enjoy preparing these recipes and relish these delightful homemade pancakes, made from your own variety of ingredients.