Blueberry Fluffy American Pancakes (Print Version)

Fluffy pancakes with fresh blueberries, butter, and maple syrup. Classic American breakfast delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 1/4 cups whole milk
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)

→ For Serving

10 - Butter, as needed
11 - Maple syrup, as needed

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, keeping some small lumps intact to avoid overmixing.
04 - Carefully fold fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter without crushing them.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges set, about 2 minutes.
07 - Flip each pancake and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while repeating with remaining batter. Serve hot topped with butter and maple syrup.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The blueberries burst while cooking, creating little pockets of warm syrup inside every fluffy bite
  • These pancakes come together in under 30 minutes but taste like they came from a breakfast spot
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter is the fastest way to make tough, dense pancakes instead of fluffy ones
  • Letting the batter rest for just 5 minutes before cooking makes a noticeable difference in texture
03 -
  • Add lemon zest to the batter for a bright sunny note that cuts through the richness
  • Use frozen wild blueberries straight from the freezer for extra juicy pockets and easier folding
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