Peach Pancakes Recipe

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">250g all-purpose flour</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">3 tbsp granulated sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp baking powder</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/2 tsp baking soda</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/4 tsp salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp ground cinnamon</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">300ml buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 large eggs</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">45g unsalted butter, melted</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp vanilla extract</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">250g fresh peaches, diced (about 2 medium peaches)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Butter or oil for cooking</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Maple syrup for serving</li></ul>

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Non-stick frying pan or griddle</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Mixing bowls</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Wire whisk</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Measuring cups and spoons</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Spatula</li></ul>

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. This thorough mixing ensures the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout your batter, guaranteeing pancakes that rise beautifully.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. The acidity in buttermilk reacts with the baking soda to create extra lift and tenderness in your pancakes.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. You should still see a few small lumps – overmixing develops gluten which makes pancakes tough rather than tender. The batter should be thick but pourable.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Gently fold in the diced peaches, being careful not to overmix. Leave some peach pieces showing on the surface rather than fully incorporated – this creates beautiful caramelized bits when cooking.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes. This resting period allows the flour to fully hydrate and the gluten to relax, resulting in more tender pancakes. You'll notice the batter might thicken slightly during this time.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Add a small knob of butter or a light brush of oil. When it's hot enough, a drop of water should sizzle on the surface.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>For each pancake, pour about 60ml (1/4 cup) of batter onto the hot surface. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. The bubbles are your visual cue that the pancake is cooking through properly.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Flip the pancakes gently and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. The second side usually cooks faster than the first, so keep a close eye on them.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 9</h4>Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while you cook the remaining batter. If cooking for a crowd, you can keep them warm in an oven set to 110°C.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 10</h4>Serve your peach pancakes warm, topped with extra fresh peach slices, a drizzle of maple syrup, and perhaps a light dusting of powdered sugar if you're feeling fancy. The warm pancakes will slightly soften any fresh fruit you add on top, creating a lovely juicy contrast to the fluffy pancakes.</li></ol>