Here's a simple recipe for making classic pancakes from scratch:
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### 🥞 **Basic Pancake Recipe**
#### **Ingredients:**
*   1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
*   2 tablespoons sugar
*   2 teaspoons baking powder
*   1/4 teaspoon salt
*   1 cup (240ml) milk
*   1 egg
*   2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for the pan)
*   1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
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#### **Instructions:**
1. **Mix Dry Ingredients**
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. **Mix Wet Ingredients**
   In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. **Combine**
   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. **Don’t
overmix** — a few lumps are fine.
4. **Preheat the Pan**
   Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter
or oil.
5. **Cook the Pancakes**
   Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on
the surface and the edges look set (about 2-3 minutes). Flip and cook the other
side until golden (1-2 more minutes).
6. **Serve**
   Serve warm with butter, syrup, fruit, or your favorite toppings.
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Would you like a dairy-free, vegan, or protein-packed version too?