Fluffy Strawberry Pancakes

Ingredients

For the Pancakes:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for cooking)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

For Serving (Optional):

• Whipped cream
• Maple syrup or strawberry syrup
• Extra fresh strawberries

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Strawberries:
   • Wash, hull, and dice the strawberries. Set aside.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine Batter:
   • Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined (a few lumps are okay—don’t overmix).
   • Fold in the diced strawberries.
5. Cook Pancakes:
   • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly butter the surface.
   • Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set (2–3 minutes).
   • Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
6. Serve:
   • Stack pancakes and top with whipped cream, syrup, and extra strawberries.