Description
Golden French pancakes bring Parisian breakfast magic right to your kitchen. Delicate layers of buttery batter create irresistible comfort you can savor with pure maple syrup or fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) milk
- 1 large egg
Leavening Agents:
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Flavor and Sweetness Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather a spacious mixing bowl and sift together all dry ingredients, ensuring even distribution of flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Fashion a natural crater in the center of the dry mixture, preparing for the wet ingredient integration.
- Gently cascade milk (236 milliliters/8 fluid ounces), melted unsalted butter (56 grams/), pure vanilla extract, and a single large egg into the central cavity.
- Employ a whisk to amalgamate ingredients, blending until a cohesive yet slightly textured batter emerges; minor lumps contribute to the pancake’s characteristic fluffiness.
- Calibrate batter consistency by incrementally introducing additional milk if the mixture appears overly dense.
- Activate a nonstick skillet or griddle, positioning it over medium-low heat and delicately coating the surface with a whisper of butter.
- Deploy approximately 60 milliliters () of batter onto the heated terrain, utilizing gentle circular motions to cultivate a symmetrical circular form.
- Observe the pancake’s surface as tiny bubbles materialize, signaling the opportune moment for a precise culinary flip.
- Execute a careful spatula maneuver, transforming the pancake to reveal a golden-kissed underside.
- Allocate roughly 1-2 minutes per side, pursuing a uniform amber complexion and consistent texture.
- Repeat the choreographed cooking process with remaining batter, maintaining consistent heat and technique.
- Present the golden pancakes immediately, adorned with pure maple syrup, local honey, or vibrantly fresh seasonal berries for an elevated gustatory experience.
Notes
- Whisking ingredients creates a thick, luxurious batter that promises pancake perfection with minimal mixing effort.
- Resting the batter allows flour proteins to relax, ensuring tender, light pancakes that melt in your mouth.
- Medium-low heat prevents burning and promotes even golden-brown coloring across each delectable pancake.
- Watching for tiny bubbles signals the ideal moment to flip, revealing a beautifully caramelized surface underneath.
- Fresh toppings like seasonal berries or pure maple syrup transform simple pancakes into an extraordinary breakfast experience.
- Leftover batter stores wonderfully in the refrigerator, letting you enjoy quick morning treats within 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg