Ingredients:

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp White sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp Baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 cups Whole milk
  • 1 Large egg
  • 3 tbsp Neutral vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a separate jug or bowl, blend the milk, egg, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and optional yellow food coloring.
  3. Pour the wet emulsion into the dry base and stir with a spatula to fold them together until just combined. Stop as soon as the flour streaks disappear; lumps are necessary for a fluffy texture.
  4. Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly brush with oil or margarine.
  5. Ladle 1/4 cup of batter per hotcake onto the pan, ensuring they have room to expand.
  6. Cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set and matte.
  7. Flip in one confident motion and cook the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes until the center springs back when lightly pressed.