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Delicious stack of fluffy homemade pancakes served with fresh fruits on a plate.

Fluffy Pancakes

A cozy, simple recipe for homemade fluffy pancakes that's perfect for slow mornings. These pancakes are warm, satisfying, and easy to make from scratch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour Make sure it's fresh for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Make it lightly sweet.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Check freshness for optimal lift.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups milk Any kind works, but oat milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 large egg Provides structure.
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter Plus more for the pan.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional but enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until small lumps remain—do not overmix.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes while preheating the pan.
  5. Preheat a lightly buttered pan over medium heat. Pour in the batter, using about ¼ cup for each pancake.
  6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook until the second side is browned.

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes fluffy. Let your pan preheat properly for best results. You can add blueberries or chocolate chips after pouring the batter to avoid them sinking.