Easy Fluffy Pancakes from Scratch
A simple and forgiving recipe for tender, golden-brown pancakes made with pantry staples. Perfect for cozy breakfasts and adaptable for various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) whole milk
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for cooking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm in a low oven (around 200°F) while cooking the rest.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or butter.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Use fresh baking powder for best rise. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes if possible. Cook on medium heat to avoid burning. Flip pancakes only once when bubbles form and edges look set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 pancakes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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