Fluffy Pancakes are soft, light, and perfectly golden with a tender texture that melts in your mouth. These homemade pancakes are ideal for breakfast or brunch and taste amazing topped with butter, syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Non-stick skillet or griddle
- Spatula
- Ladle or measuring cup
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ingredient Notes
- Baking Powder: Helps create tall, fluffy pancakes.
- Milk: Whole milk gives richer flavor, but any milk works.
- Butter: Adds moisture and buttery taste.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes for fluffier pancakes.
- Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 6g
Tips
- Do not overmix the batter or pancakes may become dense.
- Letting the batter rest improves texture.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning.
- Flip only once for the fluffiest pancakes.
Variations
Buttermilk Pancakes
Replace milk with buttermilk for extra softness and tang.
Blueberry Pancakes
Fold fresh blueberries into the batter.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Add chocolate chips for a sweeter breakfast treat.
Banana Pancakes
Mix mashed banana into the batter for natural sweetness.
Cinnamon Pancakes
Add cinnamon for warm bakery-style flavor.