Throw out those boxed mixes. These pancakes are light, fluffy, and just slightly crisp around the edges. One of our favorite recipes for breakfast! We made these one morning when my daughter had a friend sleep over. We should have doubled the recipe because there was not even one remaining for the husband or me. We made a pretty big stack but slowly watched the stack shrink and shrink … until we knew there would be none left for us.
Why This Pancake Recipe
What makes this recipe so much better is the folding of the egg whites into the batter. It makes them fluffier, lighter, and just downright better tasting. That’s the trick to making fluffy pancakes. You will taste the difference. To achieve that perfect even golden brown do not use melted butter or cooking spray in the skillet. It will give you uneven surface coloring on the pancakes. Look at that lovely stack of breakfast heaven! You can see the crispiness on the edges and these egg whites just make them so fluffy and light. Put some butter and syrup over a hot stack of these pancakes and you will not make them another way again. They are just that much better. In a large bowl whisk the dry ingredients together. Next, separate the eggs. Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients including the egg yolks (but not the whites). In a separate bowl whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. This is the secret ingredient in our fluffy pancake recipe! Fold the egg whites into the batter. You want to be careful not to destroy the fluffiness of the whipped egg whites. Just gently fold them in. Next, heat a griddle/large skillet over medium heat. Using a measuring cup, pour your pancake batter onto a heated surface. We use a 1/3 cup measuring cup to portion the pancakes on the griddle. If you like them smaller use a 1/4 cup measuring cup. When the pancake forms bubbles and starts to pop, flip the pancakes. Cook until done and top with a small tab of butter. Serve warm smothered in maple syrup, and enjoy! Believe me, these truly are the perfect pancakes. Plan on making a bunch because most people will be coming back for more.
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