Here's the secret to perfect, fluffy Cinnamon Pancakes

Ever wondered why your pancakes always seem to turn into crepes and appear flat and "chapo-like" instead of fluffy.

Sometimes the taste is more like "lahoh" (flat bread) than the buttery, cakey taste that makes a pancake delectable.

Well, the secret is in just one ingredient which many often neglect.

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The Pulse Live twist to perfect fluffy Pancakes

Milk. Yes, the answer is good old-fashioned milk.

The proteins in milk and eggs are ideal for trapping air bubbles during cooking which ends up making the pancake fluffy.

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Another star ingredient in this recipe is the cinnamon. This spice always makes any pastry product exquisite.

It also has many health benefits including lowering blood pressure and anti-diabetic properties.

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Ingredients

2 cups Wheat Flour

1 cup Sugar

2 cups Milk

2 Eggs

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2 teaspoons Baking Powder

1 tablespoon Cinnamon

Cooking Oil

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Method

• In a large bowl, pour the measured flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.
• Add in the eggs and milk.
• Using a whisk or fork, mix until well incorporated and there are no flour lumps left.
• Heat up a wide flat pan and pour some oil before frying your first pancake.
• Using a serving spoon or ladle, scoop a measure of the pancake batter and spread evenly on the pan.
• Cook until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
• Turn the pancake and cook the flip side as well. If necessary add a bit of cooking oil to avoid sticking.

Serve with tea or other breakfast beverage.

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