Description
Fluffy chocolate chip hotcakes promise a delightful morning surprise with rich, melty chocolate in every golden bite. Sweet comfort arrives on your plate, inviting pure breakfast bliss that satisfies morning cravings perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Leavening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Flavor Enhancers and Cooking Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients and prevent lumps.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth and well-integrated.
- Create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into it, gently folding with a whisk until just combined. Some small lumps are acceptable; overmixing will result in tough pancakes.
- Preheat a griddle or non-stick pan to medium heat (around 375°F), lightly greasing with butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the heated surface, watching for small bubbles to form on the top surface, which indicates it’s time to flip (approximately 2-3 minutes).
- Carefully turn the pancake and cook the opposite side until golden brown, roughly 1-2 minutes, ensuring even coloration and thorough cooking.
- Transfer finished pancakes to a warm oven (200°F) to maintain temperature and softness if not serving immediately, preventing them from cooling and becoming dense.
Notes
- Sifting the dry ingredients ensures a smooth, lump-free batter that creates ultra-light pancakes with a tender crumb.
- For the fluffiest results, separate egg whites and whip them to soft peaks before folding into the batter, adding extra volume and airiness.
- Letting the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking allows the flour to hydrate and prevents dense, tough pancakes.
- Customize by adding mix-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, or banana slices directly into the batter for fun flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg