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Best Fluffy Pancake Recipe

Experience the magic of warm, fluffy pancakes that are light, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cake flour (or use another cup of all-purpose flour but replace 2 tablespoons of it with cornstarch)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp table salt (or 1 teaspoon kosher salt)
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup plain yogurt, preferably full-fat (or use 2 cups full-fat buttermilk and omit the milk)
  • 1 cup milk, preferably full-fat
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, whites and yolks separated
  • 3 Tbsp butter (50 g, melted)
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
Toppings
  • to taste your choice of toppings and syrups (like berries, chocolate chips, or syrup)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sift together both flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Carefully separate the egg whites and yolks.
  3. Combine egg yolks with yogurt, milk, and vanilla in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
  4. Melt the butter and whisk it into the milk mixture until smooth.
  5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour the milk mixture into it, and mix gently until just combined.
  6. Beat the egg whites until foamy, gradually add sugar, beating until you reach soft peaks.
  7. Gently fold one third of the meringue into the pancake batter, then fold in the remaining meringue until just combined.
Cooking
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, lightly greasing if necessary.
  2. Using about 1/3 cup of batter for each pancake, cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges start to look set (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Stack pancakes high on a plate and top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For added flavor, experiment with spices, fruit, or add-ins like chocolate chips. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.