Fluffy, golden, and made with simple pantry ingredients—this is a foolproof pancake recipe you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect for cozy weekends, family breakfasts, or brunch with friends.
🧈 Ingredients (Serves 4 | About 10–12 pancakes)
Dry Ingredients
1½ cups all-purpose flour
3½ teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
1¼ cups milk (whole milk is best)
1 large egg
3 tablespoons melted butter (or neutral oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but highly recommended)
🥣 Instructions
1. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. This helps distribute the leavening evenly for fluffy pancakes.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Combine (Gently!)
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
👉 A few lumps are okay—overmixing makes pancakes dense.
4. Rest the Batter (Secret Step!)
Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes. This allows the flour to hydrate and results in extra-fluffy pancakes.
5. Cook the Pancakes
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat
Lightly grease with butter or oil
Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake
Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2 minutes)
Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden
⭐ Pro Tips for the BEST Pancakes
Don’t overmix – lumps = fluffy pancakes
Medium heat only – too hot burns the outside
Use real butter for richer flavor
Fresh baking powder makes a big difference
Warm milk helps the batter mix more smoothly
🍓 Optional Add-Ins (Mix into batter)
Blueberries
Chocolate chips
Mashed banana
Cinnamon or nutmeg
Chopped nuts
🍯 Serving Ideas
Maple syrup & butter
Fresh berries & whipped cream
Honey & Greek yogurt
Peanut butter & banana slices
🥞 Why This Recipe Is the Best
✔ Light and fluffy
✔ Simple ingredients
✔ Ready in under 20 minutes
✔ Customizable for any taste
Once you try these pancakes, you’ll never go back to boxed mix again!