what ingredients for pancakes

For simple homemade pancakes, you only need a short list of basic ingredients.

Quick Scoop

A classic pancake batter is usually built from:

• Flour (all-purpose)
• Milk
• Egg
• A little sugar (for light sweetness)
• Baking powder (to make them fluffy)
• A pinch of salt
• Butter or neutral oil (melted into the batter or for the pan)

A common set of amounts for about 8–10 small pancakes is roughly:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup milk (adjust slightly if too thick)

• 1 large egg

• 1–2 tablespoons sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 pinch (about ½ teaspoon) salt

• 2–3 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil

Toppings are up to you: maple syrup, berries, banana slices, lemon and sugar, or anything else you like.