Description
This best fluffy pancake recipe guarantees light, airy, and golden pancakes every time. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll enjoy the perfect stack for breakfast or brunch. Serve with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for an indulgent treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until fully combined.
- Combine the Batter
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture.
- Gently mix until just combined. A few lumps in the batter are okay—avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Let the Batter Rest
- Allow the batter to sit for 5-10 minutes while heating the pan. This helps create extra fluffiness.
- Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the pan, spreading slightly into a circular shape.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set (about 2-3 minutes).
- Flip and Finish Cooking
- Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Remove from the pan and serve immediately with your favorite toppings like syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
- For extra fluffiness: Let the batter rest before cooking to allow the baking powder to activate.
- If batter is too thick: Add a tablespoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- To keep pancakes warm: Place cooked pancakes in a 200°F oven while finishing the batch.
- Substitutions: Use dairy-free milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg