The Absolute Best Fluffy Homemade Pancakes Recipe (Easy & Foolproof)
Make light, airy, diner-style pancakes from scratch. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and delivers consistently fluffy results in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps in the batter are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and makes pancakes tough.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. You know the first side is done when bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
- Use buttermilk instead of regular milk to achieve a richer flavor and tender texture.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 45