Classic Fluffy Pancakes

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 200 gEgg
• 480 gMilk
• 30 gButter
• 40 gMargarine
• 240 gFlour
• 40 gSugar
• 10 gBaking powder
• 5 gSalt

Equipment

stovetop, ladle, mixing bowl, paper towel, skillet, spatula, spoon, whisk

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep and beat egg

   Gather all ingredients and a mixing bowl, then beat the egg in the bowl until light and fluffy. · 2 min

   What to look for: pale and slightly frothy

2. 2
   Add liquids

   Add the milk and the melted margarine to the beaten egg and whisk until smoothly combined. · 1 min

   What to look for: uniform and fluid

3. 3
   Mix dry ingredients

   Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, then mix just until a smooth pancake batter forms. · 2 min

   What to look for: thick but pourable

4. 4
   Heat greased pan

   Heat a heavy griddle or frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter using a paper towel. · 3 min

   What to look for: butter melts without browning

5. 5
   Check pan heat

   Test the pan by sprinkling a few drops of water to ensure they bead up and dance across the surface. · 1 min

   What to look for: water droplets skitter

6. 6
   Pour batter

   Pour a small ladle of batter into the hot pan and gently spread it into a round with a spoon. · 2 min

   What to look for: edges begin to set

7. 7
   Flip and finish

   Flip the pancake when bubbles rise and pop, then cook the second side until cooked through and golden. · 2 min

   When it is done: Center is set with no wet batter and reaches 74°C / 165°F.