Personally, I’ve never considered pancakes a breakfast food. I can have pancakes any time of the day! Yes, box pancake mix sounds so much easier, but trust me, once you make pancakes and the smell of pancakes cooking hits your nose, you won’t go back to box mix! I like to think of making these an extremely therapeutic activity.  

A super quick method is not getting in the hassle of mixing dry and wet ingredients separately. This way things are quick and lesser dishes to do after! I like to keep a tight hand on sugar because you’re going to add sweet toppings and a heavy hand on baking powder because I LOVE me some fluffy pancakes!

Below is my favorite, go to pancake recipe. I’ve tweaked this recipe for years now and I finally have the quantity and taste how i like it!

Ingredients –

1. ½ cup all-purpose flour (maida, as we mostly recognize it)
2. 1½ tsp baking powder
3. 1 tbsp sugar (granulated or powdered is up to you)
4. A pinch of salt to bring the sweetness out a tad bit better
5. 4 tbsp milk
6. 1 large egg
7. 2 tbsp vegetable oil (can be substituted with melted butter)
8. Vanilla essence/extract (optional)

Toppings –

Maple syrup is the most loved topping, but you can choose whatever you like. I like to use different toppings like chocolate syrup, diced apples or other sweet fruits, whipped cream and ice cream.