Perfect Pancakes

2 large eggs

1 1/4 cups milk

3 tablespoons melted butter

1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour 

3/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder 

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

  • Beat the eggs and milk until light and foamy, about 3 minutes at high speed of a stand or hand mixer. Stir in the butter or vegetable oil.

  • Whisk the dry ingredients together to evenly distribute the salt, baking powder and sweetener.

  • Gently and quickly mix dry ingredients into the egg and milk mixture. Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes, while the griddle is heating; it"ll thicken slightly.

  • Heat a heavy frying pan over medium heat, or set an electric griddle to 375°F. Lightly grease frying pan or griddle. The pan or griddle is ready if a drop of water will skitter across the surface, evaporating immediately.

  • Drop 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the lightly greased griddle. Bake on one side until bubbles begin to form and break, about 2 minutes; then turn the pancakes and cook the other side until brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Turn over only once. Serve immediately.