A quick and easy homemade pancake recipe that makes perfect, golden brown, super fluffy pancakes with ingredients you have on hand.
This perfect fluffy pancake recipe uses simple ingredients, no buttermilk is needed! The thick batter creates the fluffiest ever pancake! Top with a pat of butter and maple syrup or a yummy sauce like my 5 Minutes Strawberry Sauce or Easy Sour Cherry Sauce. If you like, add blueberries, bananas, or even chocolate chips to the recipe.
The secret to making the best fluffy pancakes.
I would recommend using a griddle. A griddle will keep even heat that makes pancakes a perfect golden brown on both sides. The nonstick surface allows the pancake batter to spread evenly and won't stick. A griddle lets you make several pancakes at once and it is much easier to regulate the temperature than on the stovetop.
It is important to preheat the griddle and wipe with a bit of olive oil using a paper towel. This helps to give the pancakes that perfect golden brown color.
Don't over mix the batter or your pancakes will not rise to be light and fluffy. This batter is thick and should be slightly lumpy.
I use a ladle to scoop out the batter, using the bottom of the ladle to help spread the batter a bit.
Don't flip the pancakes too soon. The bottom side should be a golden brown before flipping and the top will start to form bubbles.
Keep pancakes warm by placing them on a baking sheet in preheated 200- degree oven.
Although not as good as freshly made, pancakes will keep in the refrigerator for two days and can also be frozen. Reheat in a toaster or on a baking rack in the oven preheated to 350 degrees.
Perfect Fluffy Pancake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- In large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
- In separate bowl mix together milk, egg and vanilla.
- Add the milk and egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Don't over mix! Some lumps are ok.
- Stir in the melted butter. Make sure butter is melted but not hot.
- Heat frying pan or griddle to medium heat. Lightly oil pan, whiping with paper towel to remove excess.
- Ladle batter into evenly sized pancakes spreading out with bottom of ladle. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and bubbles start to form on top. Gently flip and cook other side until done and nicely browned. (about 2 minutes)
- Serve with butter and maple syrup or your favourite topping.
Nutrition
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Ashley says
I made these they were great.
Laureen King says
thank you Ashley!
Katy says
Is the batter supposed to be pretty thick? It takes a bit to pour into skillet?
Laureen King says
Yes Katy, batter is suppose to be quite thick, makes for great fluffy pancakes.
Robin says
Delish! I used half and half instead of milk. I used butternut vanilla extract. Also a dash of cinnamon. Family said I beat the pancake pantry;) so yummy!
Laureen King says
Thank you Robin, nothing beats pancakes for breakfast!!
Laureen King says
Robin, if you have a second could you please star rate the recipe. It helps to get found by google search. Thank you kindly.
Robin says
🙂
Laureen King says
thank you
Eileen says
My kids loved it.
Laureen King says
Thank you Eileen, so awesome when kids love a new recipe!
Neyamavu says
Amazing recipe. I added brown sugar and they were the highlight of the morning for my kids
Laureen King says
Thank you Neyamavu, brown sugar is a tasty touch. Glad the kids enjoyed them!
Vero says
I made these with full fat yogurt lol since I had no milk. I added some water to make the batter thinner. Best pancakes I’ve ever made and I had a recipe I adored before. Thanks. 5 stars.
Laureen King says
thanks Vero, love the idea of trying yogurt!
Heather says
Omg these are my new favorite! I added a bit more milk to mine as I like them fluffy but it was too thick for me. The texture was so yummy!
Laureen King says
Awesome Heather, I love making these for weekend brunch.
Bec says
Now those are good pancakes! They were light and fluffy I did add a touch more milk because the batter was to thick and they were berry fluffy!
Laureen King says
Wonderful Bec, thanks for taking the time to comment and rate my recipe. Take good care!
@superbly_shin says
Yummy. We loved them. I'll never buy pancake mix again. 😊
Laureen King says
Wonderful! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rate my recipe!
Carolyn Holmes says
Made these today 3-28-2020. No mix in the house and being quarantined for COVID-19. Did not want to go to grocery store. Found this recipe and it was great. Will never buy mix again 🥰
Laureen King says
Thank you Carolyn for taking the time to comment. Aren't pancakes great for the simple ingredients they need.
Carolyn Holmes says
Yes, these pancakes were the best. I’m wondering if this recipe would work for waffles as well?
Laureen King says
Hi Carolyn, I haven't tried but I don't think this would work as a waffle recipe.
Ashley Reeves says
These are amazing!! Taste like cracked barrels!!!
Laureen King says
Thank you kindly Ashley!
Roni says
What a way to start the day with such a delicious recipe! I've never written a review/rating but the entire time I was eating these delights I was thinking I have to do so. Everyone loves them. I will get the word out to family and friends to make this! Have a Happy Day!
Laureen King says
Thank you kindly Roni for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it. Glad your family enjoyed the recipe!
Andrea says
I made these as a Mother’s Day breakfast and they were delicious and turned out beautifully. I added fresh blueberries to them.
Laureen King says
Thank you Andrea, fresh blueberries would have made them extra tasty!
Phoebe says
Great pancakes!!! I had always done the box but ran out so I found this recipe! So yummy and simple. No need for a box.
Laureen King says
thank you Phoebe. Much appreciated that you took the time to rate and comment on my recipe!
Sofia says
My family loved this recipe!!! It’s the only one I’ll be using now!! Thank you!!
Laureen King says
thank you Sofia!
Vicki V says
Great pancakes
Laureen King says
thank you Vicki.
Bredget says
This pancake recipe is the best I’ve ever tried! I will definitely be doing this again.
Laureen King says
thank you Bredget, really appreciate you taking the time to comment on my recipe!
Laura Beth says
Decided to make breakfast for dinner. I was nervous when the batter was so thick, but they turned out fluffy, delicious and filling! Defiantly printed this and placed into my recipe book.
Polly says
Amazing pancakes!!
Laureen King says
Thank you Polly!
Sharon Blakemore says
Very helpful directions. I had forgotten exactly the best way to make pancakes and this recipe really helped.
Laureen King says
Thank you Sharon, they are thick, just how I love them!