Fluffy & Easy Pancake Recipe
This fluffy pancake recipe is a breakfast classic—light, golden, and incredibly easy to make from scratch. Whether it’s a lazy Sunday morning or a quick weekday breakfast, these pancakes come together in minutes with simple pantry staples. No boxed mix needed—just soft, buttery pancakes perfect for stacking, topping, and devouring.
Ingredients Of Pancake Recipe
Step By Step Instructions
Preheat your pan or griddle: over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined. A few lumps are okay—don’t overmix!
Cook the pancakes: Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
Flip and finish: Flip the pancake and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat: with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
How to Serve?
- Stack with butter and maple syrup for a classic combo.
- Add fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or banana slices.
- Serve with whipped cream, nut butter, or chocolate chips for a fun twist.
- Pair with scrambled eggs, bacon, or sausage for a full breakfast.
Tips & Variations
Buttermilk option: Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for extra tang and tenderness.
Add-ins: Stir in blueberries, chocolate chips, or cinnamon into the batter before cooking.
Make it dairy-free: Use plant-based milk and oil instead of butter.
Crispier edges: Use a hot, lightly oiled skillet and let the batter sit for a few minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Calories: 145
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 6g
- Sugar: 2g
Recipe Card
Fluffy & Easy Pancake Recipe
Course: Pancake Recipe8
servings5
minutes15
minutes145 per pancake
kcalLight, fluffy pancakes made from scratch in just 20 minutes! This easy pancake recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers perfect results every time.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined. A few lumps are okay—don’t overmix!
- Cook the pancakes: Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
- Flip and finish: Flip the pancake and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
Recipe Video
Notes
- For even fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking.
- Make sure the pan is properly preheated before adding the batter to get golden, evenly cooked pancakes.
- Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for quick weekday breakfasts.
FAQs
Conclusion
These homemade pancakes are light, fluffy, and endlessly customizable—everything you want in a breakfast favorite. With just a few basic ingredients and a hot pan, you’ll have delicious pancakes on the table in no time. Whether you keep them classic or dress them up, this go-to recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
