Description
These Best Fluffy Pancakes are light, buttery, and perfectly golden. Whether it’s a lazy weekend or a holiday brunch, this go-to pancake recipe whips up in under 30 minutes and never fails to impress. They’re ultra-fluffy, lightly sweet, and irresistible with maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. A few lumps are fine.
4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while you heat your griddle or skillet over medium heat.
5. Lightly grease the cooking surface with butter or oil, then wipe off the excess.
6. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set (2–3 minutes).
7. Flip and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes or until golden.
8. Serve warm with butter, syrup, and toppings of your choice.
Notes
Resting the batter for a few minutes improves fluffiness and texture.
Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps your pancakes light and tender.
Use a medium-low heat to prevent over-browning and ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet or Griddle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Fluffy pancakes, breakfast, easy pancakes