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Fluffy Vanilla Pancakes

Soft, golden, and full of vanilla aroma, these fluffy pancakes are made with simple pantry staples. Perfect with butter, syrup, or fruit, they’re a deliciously cozy way to start the day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 pancakes
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • Butter-flavored cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk in the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Coat lightly with cooking spray.
  5. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake into the pan.
  6. Cook until bubbles form.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/fluffy-vanilla-pancakes/

Notes

• Resting the batter improves texture and rise.
• For extra vanilla flavor, add a splash of vanilla bean paste.
• You can swap milk with almond or oat milk if preferred.