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Fluffy Homemade Pancakes — The Best Breakfast Treat!

These fluffy homemade pancakes are quick, soft, and perfectly golden every time! A simple family-favorite breakfast recipe you’ll want every weekend.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pancakes
Course: pancakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 105
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Mix the Dry Ingredients
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. This helps distribute the ingredients evenly so your pancakes rise perfectly.
  2. Combine the Wet Ingredients
    In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Make sure the butter isn’t too hot, or it may scramble the egg.
  3. Create the Batter
    Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not over-mix! A few lumps are normal and help create fluffiness.
  4. Heat the Pan
    Place a non-stick skillet or griddle on medium heat. Add a small amount of butter and let it melt evenly.
  5. Cook the Pancakes
    Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the heated pan. Let it cook until small bubbles form on the surface (about 2 minutes), then flip carefully. Cook the other side for another 1–2 minutes until golden.
  6. Repeat & Serve
    Continue until all batter is used. Stack the pancakes while warm, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

Top Tips for Perfecting Pancake
Want restaurant-quality pancakes at home? Follow these expert tips:
  • Don’t overmix the batter. A slightly lumpy batter = fluffy pancakes.
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to activate the baking powder.
  • Use medium heat. Too hot and the outside burns before the inside cooks.
  • Grease the pan lightly—too much butter makes uneven browning.
  • Add toppings after pouring the batter, not into the bowl, to prevent sinking.
  • Use fresh baking powder for maximum rise.
  • Swap milk for buttermilk for extra tang and fluffiness.