1. Homemade Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
3½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1¼ cups milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Gradually stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix — lumps are okay.
Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes to help activate the baking powder for extra fluffiness.
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter.
Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
Stack them up and serve warm with maple syrup, fruit, or your favorite toppings.
2. Homemade Crepes
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup warm milk
3 tablespoons melted butter
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons cooking oil (for the skillet)
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, eggs, milk, melted butter, and water. Mix until the batter is smooth and slightly thick.
Let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 days.
To cook, heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brush with a small amount of oil.
Pour about ⅓ cup of batter into the pan and swirl gently to spread it evenly.
Cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom is lightly golden, then flip and cook the second side until golden.
Repeat with the remaining batter, brushing the pan with more oil as needed. Stack the cooked crepes on a plate and keep covered with a towel until ready to serve.
Filling Ideas:
Sweet Fillings: Nutella, whipped cream, berries, lemon curd, pie fillings, bananas, powdered sugar, or cream cheese frosting.
Savory Fillings: Ham and cheese, spinach and feta, scrambled eggs and sausage, roasted vegetables, or chicken with avocado.
3. Homemade Waffles
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1⅔ cups milk
⅓ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat your waffle iron according to its instructions (or to 400°F if adjustable).
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Stir the egg yolk mixture into the dry ingredients. Then gently fold in the egg whites until just incorporated.
Scoop batter into the preheated waffle iron, close the lid, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, fruit, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Homemade mornings taste better — made with love, from deesviral.
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