Description
These Best Blueberry Pancakes are fluffy, light, and packed with fresh blueberries for a delicious homemade breakfast or brunch treat. Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients, they cook quickly on a griddle or frying pan for a golden brown finish. Perfect served hot with maple syrup, extra berries, or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Add-ins and Cooking
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Extra butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and white sugar to ensure even distribution and a light batter.
- Add wet ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk, beaten egg, and melted butter; stir gently until smooth, careful not to overmix to maintain pancake fluffiness.
- Fold in blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter, taking care not to bruise them, which keeps the batter vibrant and blueberry pieces intact.
- Preheat the pan: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the pancakes evenly.
- Cook pancakes: Pour or scoop about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip and finish cooking: Use a spatula to flip the pancakes carefully, cooking the other side for about 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes hot with your choice of toppings such as maple syrup, additional fresh blueberries, or whipped cream for a delightful breakfast experience.
Notes
- For extra fluffy pancakes, separate the egg and beat the egg white to soft peaks before folding it gently into the batter just before cooking.
- Frozen blueberries can be used; add them gently to avoid turning the batter blue.
- For a healthier option, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or oat flour.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
