Been Making This Dish

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🥞 “Been Making This Dish for 40+ Years!”

A True Family Favorite That Never Goes Out of Style

“Been making this dish for 40 plus years! A family favorite. All my kids requested the recipe when they got their own places and now make it for their kids. This one never goes out of style!” 💛

That right there is what real recipes are made of — love, memories, and generations around the table. These classic homemade pancakes are soft, fluffy, simple, and timeless. One bite, and you understand why this recipe keeps getting passed down 🥰

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🛒 Ingredients

1½ cups all-purpose flour
3½ teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1¼ cups milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter or oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
Do not overmix — a few lumps are perfect!
Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the hot surface.
Cook until bubbles form and edges look set.
Flip and cook the other side until golden.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings 😍

🔥 Cooking Methods

🟢 Skillet or Griddle (Classic Method)

Even cooking
Golden edges
Soft, fluffy centers

🔵 Cast Iron

Extra flavor
Beautiful browning

🔴 Freezer-Friendly Method

Cool completely
Freeze with parchment between
Reheat anytime for quick breakfasts

📜 A Little History

Pancakes are one of the oldest prepared foods in the world, dating back thousands of years. Every culture has its version — but the heart stays the same: simple ingredients, cooked with care ❤️
This recipe is the kind that lives in handwritten notebooks and memory, not trends — and that’s why it lasts.

🧪 Formation & Texture

Baking powder: Light, fluffy rise
Milk & egg: Soft interior
Gentle mixing: Tender pancakes
Medium heat: Perfect golden color

Simple science, perfect results ✨

❤️ Pancake Lovers (Best Pairings)

These pancakes are amazing with:

Butter & maple syrup 🧈🍁
Fresh berries 🍓
Banana slices 🍌
Chocolate chips 🍫
Bacon or sausage on the side 🥓

Breakfast, brunch, or breakfast-for-dinner — always a win 😋

🌟 Conclusion

This is more than a pancake recipe — it’s a family tradition.
Passed down, shared, and loved for decades… and now ready for the next generation 🥞💛

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