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Easy Fluffy Pancakes

These Fluffy Pancakes are a family favorite and perfect for any weekend brunch. Made with simple ingredients, they are easy to whip up and always turn out light and airy.

fluffy pancakes stacked on a plate and topped with butter and syrup.

We love to eat breakfast for dinner because it’s so easy and budget-friendly. And, these fluffy pancakes are one of our favorite recipes to make.

bite of fluffy pancakes on a plate.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • You only need simple ingredients so you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money at the grocery store.
  • This is such an easy recipe that even beginner cooks can make it.
  • These fluffy and airy pancakes are raved about by young and old alike.

🛒Ingredients

bowls of flour, milk, baking powder, sugar, egg, butter, baking soda, salt, and vanilla on a counter.

You only need a handful of ingredients to make these delicious homemade pancakes. If you ask us, the best part of this recipe is that all of these ingredients are pantry staples so you may not need to even make a trip to the store.

  • flour
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • sugar
  • salt
  • milk
  • melted butter
  • egg
  • vanilla

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make These Fluffy Pancakes

This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

dry ingredients being whisked in a large bowl.

In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients.

wet ingredients being mixed in a glass bowl.

Then in a small bowl combine the wet ingredients.

wet and dry ingredients being added to make batter.

Mix the dry and wet ingredients and then heat the skillet.

pancake being cooked in a skillet.

Cook the pancakes on each side until golden brown.

🥄 Equipment

You will need these simple tools to help you make this recipe:

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • large skillet or griddle
  • spatula

🥫 Storage

Storage – Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container for storage bag in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezing – You can also freeze leftover pancakes in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

fluffy pancakes stacked on a plate and topped with butter and syrup.

Serve With

These delicious pancakes go well with some maple syrup, fresh fruit, and a cup of your favorite coffee or a glass of milk. If you want to add a little protein to your meal you can also add this Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips that you can use to help you get the perfect pancakes every time that you make them.

  • Don’t overmix the pancake batter, otherwise, your pancakes will deflate. Mix until the batter is just combined.
  • These pancakes freeze great so feel free to make a double batch to save time on busy mornings.
  • We’ve found that the best way to reheat pancakes is in the oven. You can also reheat them in the microwave or toaster oven.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Why are restaurant pancakes so fluffy?

They add an acid such as buttermilk which gives the pancakes an extra list.

🍽 More Pancake Recipes

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🧾Recipe Card

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fluffy pancakes stacked on a plate and topped with butter and syrup.

Easy Fluffy Pancakes

These Fluffy Pancakes are easy to make and taste evene better than your restaurant favorites. If you are looking for the perfect pancakes this is the recipe for you.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 Pancakes
Calories: 155kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • large skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 cup flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups milk buttermilk is also good
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
  • Pour into the flour mixture and slowly whisk all the ingredients together, just until mixed. Do not overmix as it will result in flat pancakes.
  • Heat a frying pan or griddle over low/medium heat and pour about 3 tablespoons of batter onto the hot surface. Let cook until the bubbles start to pop, then flip and cook the other side until lightly golden. Repeat until all the batter has been used.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite toppings!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Pancake | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg

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