Classic Fluffy Vanilla Pancakes – Easy and Quick to Make

Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave and set it aside to cool slightly.

Put the egg and sugar into a large bowl. Whisk the mixture until frothy, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is light and creamy.

Stir the milk and the melted, slightly cooled butter into the egg mixture until everything is well combined.

Sift the flour, baking powder, vanilla sugar, and salt directly into the liquid mixture. Gently stir everything until just no lumps of flour are visible. Be careful not to overmix, otherwise the pancakes will become tough.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add very little vegetable oil and wipe off any excess oil with a paper towel. The pan should only be lightly greased.

Add about 2-3 tablespoons of batter per pancake to the pan. Fry the pancakes for about 1 minute on the first side until small bubbles form on the surface and the edges become slightly firm.

Then, using a squeeze bottle or a teaspoon, add about 1 tablespoon of water to the pan, but not directly onto the pancakes. Immediately place a lid on the pan.

Fry the pancakes under the lid for another about 30 seconds on the second side until they are golden brown and cooked through. The steam makes them especially velvety and fluffy.

Repeat the process with the remaining batter until all pancakes are done. Add more oil if necessary.

Serve the warm pancakes immediately. They taste excellent with maple syrup, fruit compote, or fresh fruits.