Fluffy Matcha Pancakes

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Matcha powder

2 tablespoons

Baking powder

2 teaspoons

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Sugar

2 tablespoons

Milk

1 cup

Egg

1, large

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons, melted (plus extra for greasing)

Maple syrup

as needed for serving

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar. This is your dry mix.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. This is your wet mix.
3. Pour the wet mix into the dry mix. Stir until just combined, ensuring not to overmix. The batter should have some lumps - this will help achieve fluffy pancakes.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with a bit of butter.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Allow it to cook until bubbles form on the surface, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
6. Flip the pancake using a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Repeat with the remaining batter. Remember to regrease the skillet as needed.
8. Serve the matcha pancakes warm, drizzled with generous amounts of maple syrup. Enjoy the earthy sweetness of matcha balanced with the sugary notes of the syrup.