I’m just gonna go ahead and make everyone’s lives a little better;
5oz Flour
1½tbsp sugar
2tsp baking powder
¼tsp baking soda
½tsp salt
1 large egg
2tbsp oil (vegetable / peanut)
¾cup milk (preferably 3.5% but work with whatever you have)
½tsp vanilla extract
Measures are based on a 250ml cup.
Mix wet ingredients together (start by whisking the egg into the oil for better consistency, then slowly whisk in the milk before adding the vanilla). Sift together the flour and other dry ingredients. Slowly fold the wet into the dry, taking care to mix as little as possible (lumps are OK). Let sit covered in plastic wrap (press to the surface to avoid a skin forming) for 30 minutes to relax the gluten. Cook ladelfuls on a 350F skillet until a knife to the middle comes out clean.
This is enough for 2 people, or 1 very hungry person. Multiply quantities as needed. If your pancakes are coming out sad and flat, check that your baking powder / baking soda aren’t expired. Generally you should replace them after about 6 months for best results.
I love this particular recipe because the results are great, it’s easy, and the ingredients are all the sort of thing you tend to keep around anyway. The only stuff that isn’t shelf stable is the milk and eggs, and most people usually keep milk and eggs handy. It’s great being able to wake up and think “I want pancakes” and boom, there are pancakes.
The resting step can be skipped if you’re impatient or short of time. It just helps them to rise a little better. They’ll still taste great.
I’m just gonna go ahead and make everyone’s lives a little better;
Measures are based on a 250ml cup.
Mix wet ingredients together (start by whisking the egg into the oil for better consistency, then slowly whisk in the milk before adding the vanilla). Sift together the flour and other dry ingredients. Slowly fold the wet into the dry, taking care to mix as little as possible (lumps are OK). Let sit covered in plastic wrap (press to the surface to avoid a skin forming) for 30 minutes to relax the gluten. Cook ladelfuls on a 350F skillet until a knife to the middle comes out clean.
This is enough for 2 people, or 1 very hungry person. Multiply quantities as needed. If your pancakes are coming out sad and flat, check that your baking powder / baking soda aren’t expired. Generally you should replace them after about 6 months for best results.
I love this particular recipe because the results are great, it’s easy, and the ingredients are all the sort of thing you tend to keep around anyway. The only stuff that isn’t shelf stable is the milk and eggs, and most people usually keep milk and eggs handy. It’s great being able to wake up and think “I want pancakes” and boom, there are pancakes.
The resting step can be skipped if you’re impatient or short of time. It just helps them to rise a little better. They’ll still taste great.