The Best Fluffy Old-Fashioned Pancakes From Scratch
Make tall, golden stacks of cloud-soft pancakes using simple pantry staples. This easy homemade recipe delivers the best pancake recipe for a satisfying weekend breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
- Stir in the melted butter gently. A few lumps in the batter are fine; this helps keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook the second side until done.
- Serve immediately with butter and maple syrup for a perfect homemade breakfast.
Notes
- For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking.
- If you want towering pancake stacks, use slightly less milk for a thicker batter.
- You can substitute buttermilk for regular milk and reduce the baking powder by 1/2 teaspoon for a slight tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 55