Fast & Fluffy Pancakes Recipe (with video tutorial for beginners)

When you find something that works, why mess with a good thing?  That's why I've been using this same pancake recipe for over 15 years.  It's simple, it doesn't require any special ingredients, and its dang good.  Above is a picture of the pancakes we made for breakfast yesterday.

This is the same recipe we use in my classroom when I am teaching my students how to cook.  It is very basic and even includes a list of the supplies and equipment they will need.  Students love it and still it in their own homes to make for their families.  This easy recipe makes kids feel so accomplished at making something from scratch.  Some of these kids didn't even know pancake batter could be made from scratch--how sad is that!  Another thing I love about this recipe is that you can totally put your own spin on it.  I've had students that added chocolate chips to the mix, blue berries, cinnamon and even a drop of their favorite essential oil.  You can customize it with some of your favorite add-ins too!  If you have a large family like I do, you can absolutely double or triple the batter.  I've also included the tutorial my students use prior to getting in the kitchen to make this recipe on their own.  Hope it helps your flock feel more confident in the kitchen too!

Click HERE to view the YouTube tutorial for this recipe

Fast & Fluffy Pancakes
Prep time:  10 min                        Cook time: 20 min                           Makes 8 pancakes

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbs margarine
• 1 egg
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 4 Tbs Sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

Optional Variations:

• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ⅓ c fresh blueberries
• ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 drop essential oil

Equipment List:

• 2 Bowls
• Spatula
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups
• Whisk
• Rubber Spatula
• Wooden Spoon
• Skillet/frying pan
• Siev or sifter

Directions

1. Melt margarine in microwave safe bowl 10-15 seconds
2. Pour melted margarine into mixing bowl
3. Add egg, milk and vanilla
4. Mix wet ingredients well.
5. Sift together dry ingredients in separate bowl
6. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients
7. Add any optional variations and mix well.
8. Heat skillet or frying pan on medium high
9. Use non-stick cooking spray or margarine to coat the pan
10. Pour ¼ cup of pancake on hot skillet
11. Allow to cook about 1-2 minutes or until bubbles have formed and edges start to look dry.
12. Flip pancakes over and brown on the opposite side.
13. Remove pancake from skillet after completely cooked through.
14. Repeat steps 10-13 until pancake batter is finished.
15. Serve with syrup and/or favorite toppings