Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons (20g) baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon (3g) fine sea salt
- 1.5 cups (350ml) whole milk
- 0.25 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon (4ml) vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Whisk the dry base. In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups (250g) of flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon sea salt for 30 seconds. Note: This aerates the flour so it’s not packed down.
- Mix the liquids. In a separate bowl, whisk the 1 large egg into the 1.5 cups of whole milk.
- Stream in butter. Slowly pour the 0.25 cup of melted and cooled butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla into the milk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Create a well. Make a hole in the center of your dry ingredients and pour the liquid mixture in all at once.
- Fold with restraint. Use a spatula to gently mix until the dry streaks just disappear. Note: Lumps are your friends; they mean you haven't over developed the gluten.
- The mandatory rest. Set the bowl aside for 5 minutes. You will see small bubbles starting to form on the surface — that’s the leavening working its magic.
- Heat the surface. While the batter rests, heat your skillet over medium high heat. Lightly grease with a tiny bit of butter or oil.
- Portion the batter. Use a 1/4 cup scoop to pour batter onto the hot surface. Wait for bubbles to pop and stay open on the top.
- The flip. Slide your spatula underneath and flip in one quick motion. Cook the second side for 1-2 minutes until it’s mahogany colored and springy to the touch. Best Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes from Scratch in 28 Minutes — Master the best fluffy vanilla cupcakes from scratch with our simple method. ...Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder in 30 Minutes — Master this Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder with our step-by-step timing guide. A...Chocolate Brownies in 40 Minutes: Fudgy Homemade Dessert — Master Chocolate Brownies with our foolproof method. This simple homemade bro... $img_2$