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The Best Fluffy Pancake Recipe: Easy Homemade Breakfast

Start your day with the ultimate breakfast delight: a stack of warm, fluffy pancakes. This easy pancake recipe promises light, airy pancakes that melt in your mouth every time. You don’t need buttermilk — just simple pantry staples that create golden, tender perfection in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 156
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or plain flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or preferred sweetener
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda optional for extra lift
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups milk any kind
  • 1/4 cup butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 1 large egg

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wire Whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Nonstick Pan or Griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Create a well in the center.
  2. In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold until just combined — small lumps are fine.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes to allow the leavening agents to activate.
  5. Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over low-medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  6. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and pop.
  7. Flip and cook for 1–2 more minutes until golden brown on both sides.
  8. Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for 10–15 minutes before cooking. Don’t press pancakes with a spatula while cooking. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven. To freeze, cool completely and store in freezer-safe bags for up to 2 months.