How to Make Blueberry Pancakes: 14 Steps
1. Gather your ingredients: You will need all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, an egg, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and blueberries for this recipe. It’s a good idea to use fresh blueberries as they provide the best flavor.
2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these ingredients together until they are well combined.
3. Prepare the wet ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of milk, one beaten egg, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients together until they are well combined.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Slowly pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredient mixture while stirring gently. Mix just enough to combine; overmixing can result in tough pancakes.\
5. Fold in the blueberries: Gently fold in 1 cup of fresh blueberries into the batter using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. The goal is to distribute the blueberries evenly while not overmixing the batter.
6. Heat your skillet or griddle: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat for about five minutes. You can also lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray if desired.
7. Test the skillet or griddle: To make sure it is adequately heated for pancake-making, drop a few droplets of water onto the surface of your skillet or griddle – they should sizzle and evaporate quickly.
8. Scoop out batter: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup or ladle, scoop out some pancake batter and pour it onto your heated skillet or griddle’s center.
9. Cook the first side: Allow the pancake to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until you see bubbles beginning to form on the top of the pancake and its edges are starting to look cooked.
10. Flip the pancake: Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and quickly cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
11. Check for doneness: You can gently press on the center of your pancake using the edge of your spatula – if it springs back and leaves no indentation, your pancake is done cooking.
12. Repeat with remaining batter: Continue cooking pancakes by following steps 8-11 until you have used up all of your batter.
13. Keep pancakes warm: You can place cooked pancakes in a preheated 200°F oven on a heat-proof plate or baking sheet to keep them warm while you finish cooking the remaining batter.
14. Serve your blueberry pancakes: Plate your freshly cooked blueberry pancakes and serve them with warm maple syrup, butter, or powdered sugar, as desired. Enjoy!