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Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

Fluffy Pancakes Recipe Every Beginner Can Make

I started making these fluffy pancakes when I wanted a weekend breakfast that felt special but didn’t take forever. Over the years, I learned a few tricks like not overmixing the batter and letting it rest for a few minutes that make them tall, soft, and light. These pancakes are slightly sweet, tender, and perfect with syrup, fruit, or whatever toppings you love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people (makes about 8 pancakes).
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional.

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. In another bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. A few lumps are okay - overmixing can make pancakes dense.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while you heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  5. Lightly grease the skillet with butter or oil. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake into the skillet.
  6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter, keeping the cooked pancakes warm in a low oven if needed.

Video

Notes

  • Resting the batter allows the baking powder to activate and makes the pancakes fluffier.
  • If the batter seems too thick, add a tablespoon of milk.
  • Don’t press down on pancakes while cooking; it will flatten them.