Perfect Fluffy Pancake Recipe

A quick and easy homemade pancake recipe that makes perfect, golden brown, super fluffy pancakes with ingredients you have on hand.

A stack of golden pancakes topped with melted butter sits on a white plate, drizzled with syrup.

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.

A stack of golden pancakes topped with cherry sauce and a dollop of whipped cream, garnished with a whole cherry on a white plate.

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.
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Perfect Fluffy Pancake Recipe

Laureen King
This easy recipe makes perfect fluffy pancakes!
3.99 from 213 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 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

Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 411mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 421IUCalcium: 215mgIron: 3mg
Keyword pancakes, fluffy pancakes, easy pancake recipe
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46 Comments

  1. 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!

  2. 5 stars
    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.

  3. 5 stars
    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!

  4. 5 stars
    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!

  5. 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 🥰

      1. Yes, these pancakes were the best. I’m wondering if this recipe would work for waffles as well?

  6. 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!

  7. 5 stars
    I made these as a Mother’s Day breakfast and they were delicious and turned out beautifully. I added fresh blueberries to them.

  8. 5 stars
    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.

  9. 5 stars
    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.

  10. 5 stars
    Very helpful directions. I had forgotten exactly the best way to make pancakes and this recipe really helped.

  11. 4 stars
    My family loved them and they were easy and quick to make. This recipe contains ingredients you normally already have at home.

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