Learn to make irresistible homemade fluffy pancakes with this easy recipe! These light, airy and fluffy pancakes are a great way to start the day.
Check out some other delicious breakfast recipes, like the classic Brioche French toast recipe.
FLUFFY PANCAKE RECIPE
What is better than waking up to a warm stack of fluffy pancakes from scratch?! This fluffy pancake recipe gives you a batter that is so easy to work with and gives you delicious golden pancakes. These are perfect for a simple morning, weekends, or even for a brunch party, they are going to be loved by everyone!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Flour– Be sure to use good quality all-purpose flour. Be sure to measure correctly, using the spoon and level method.
- Baking Powder & Soda– The key to achieving light and fluffy pancakes is using fresh baking powder and baking soda!
- Salt– A pinch of salt in the pancake mix elevates the flavors in this homemade pancake batter!
- Sugar– To sweeten the pancakes use granulated sugar in the batter.
- Butter– Melted cooled unsalted butter helps you give buttery, soft pancakes. Do not use hot melted butter, allow it to cool after melting.
- Milk– You want to use either whole milk, 2% milk or even half & half creamer for this recipe. You can even swap it out for buttermilk or dairy free milk.
- Vanilla– Vanilla extract adds additional flavors, so good! Vanilla extract can totally be left out if you prefer.
- Egg– The egg helps bind the ingredients together and adds extra texture and flavor.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PANCAKES
In just a few minutes, this homemade pancake batter can be ready to be cooked and enjoyed!
- Sift together the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cooled melted butter, milk, vanilla, and egg until combined.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Do NOT overmix, it’s okay if there are still lumps.
- Heat a skillet or griddle on medium heat. Once hot, grease with butter. Using a 1/4 measuring cup or ladle, pour the pancake batter into the pan. Repeat to fill the skillet or griddle, do NOT overcrowd.
- Cook the pancakes on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, look out for the batter to start to bubble and define edges. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Repeat with the rest of the batter, covering the cooked pancakes to keep warm.
- Serve with desired sides and serve immediately.
| Effortless Tip– Be sure to keep the heat at medium heat, if you cook them too high the outside will brown and cook, but the inside of the cakes will still be raw. |
WHEN TO FLIP PANCAKES-
The key to the perfect pancake is perfect golden pancakes that are only flipped once! You want to make sure you flip them at the right time for the pancake to fully cook through! Here are some things you want to look out for that will tell you it’s time to flip your cakes:
- Bubbles– The top of the pancakes will begin to form bubbles that pop, creating holes will be a large indicator that the pancakes are ready to flip!
- Defined Edges– As the pancakes start to cook through the edges will become firm and defined. This is another great indication that it is time to flip.
- Golden– The bottom side of the pancake will be a beautiful golden color!
When you flip the pancakes you don’t need to add anymore butter or oil, but if you want extra buttery and crispy pancakes, add some extra grease to the pan when you flip the pancakes.
PANCAKE VARIATIONS & MIX-INS
These delicious pancakes from scratch are so delectable just as, but also amazing with added mix-ins! Add these mix-ins to the pancake batter before cooking for extra flavors:
- Berries
- Chocolate chips
- Ground cinnamon
- Bananas
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Sprinkles
- Chopped nuts
- Lemon juice & zest
- Nutella
- Peanut butter
| How Much to Add– Keep in mind that adding too much of an add in can ruin the measurements for these fluffy pancakes. When adding wet batter like mashed bananas, Nutella, or peanut butter, don’t add more than ½ cup. |
SERVING IDEAS
Enjoy these delicious homemade pancakes with the perfect toppings to elevate these hotcakes for the perfect breakfast! Here are some delicious topping ideas for your pancakes:
- Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Berry Syrup
- Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Caramel
- Whipped Cream
- Jam
- Fresh Berries
- Powdered Sugar
- Condensed milk
- Chocolate
QUESTION YOU MIGHT HAVE:
The spoon and level method involves spooning flour into a measuring cup, rather than scooping it directly, to avoid packing. Then, level the flour for an accurate measurement.
You can use either butter, oil or baking spray. I find that butter gives the best results, golden and crispy pancakes.
You do not want to allow the mixed pancake batter to be made too early in advance because the longer it sits, the weaker the baking powder and soda will get, resulting in flat pancakes. You can totally whisk together the dry ingredients ahead of time though!
There are several causes of flat pancakes. You could have overmixed the batter, used old baking powder and baking soda, or the pan was too hot.
You can use a mold or a pancake skillet to achieve the perfect shaped pancakes!
Keep the cooked pancakes covered with foil or in the oven or toaster oven, on warm mode, as the rest of the pancakes are cooking.
Yes, leftover pancakes freeze great! Once cooled, transfer to a freeze safe bag and freeze for up to 4 months! To enjoy, just thaw overnight and heat the next morning and serve.
Yes, you can use this pancake batter as a waffle batter!
OTHER BREAKFAST IDEAS
Check out some of these other delicious recipes to start off the day:
Fluffy Pancake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch salt
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter melted & cooled
- 2 Tbsp butter for greasing
Instructions
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla, milk, and the cooled unsalted butter until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk just until combined. Do NOT overmix.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle on medium high heat. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp of butter to grease the pan. Using a 1/3 measuring cup, pour the batter into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, looking for bubbles and firm edges. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove and repeat until the pancake batter is gone, you should have about 8 pancakes.
- Serve with desired sides immediately, while still warm and enjoy.
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