Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

This fluffy pancake recipe uses simple ingredients to create the perfect breakfast treat, a buttery, syrup-drizzled, steaming stack of fluffy moist pancakes.

Best Fluffy Pancakes

This pancake recipe will take no time at all. Once you've mixed the wet and dry ingredients separately, combine the two, and the pancakes are ready to be cooked!

These pancakes truly sing with the variety of toppings I've listed below. Fresh berries, chocolate chips, dried fruit, drizzled peanut butter and more. Nothing beats a classic pancake recipe. It's the ultimate comfort breakfast.

Recipe Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour - or cake flour
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar - brown sugar or honey
• 3 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups whole milk - or plain yogurt or almond milk as substitutes
• 3 Tbsp vegetable oil - or canola oil or melted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How To Make Fluffy Pancakes

Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.

STEP 1: Add 1 large egg, 3 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 ½ cups milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix everything.

STEP 2: In a medium bowl mix together the 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoon granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt.

STEP 3: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl. Lightly mix the ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter should have small lumps. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

STEP 4: Heat a pan or electric griddle to medium-high heat. Add a bit of vegetable oil or butter to coat the surface. Pour ¼ cup batter to make each pancake. Let it cook until bubbles start to form on the surface.

STEP 5: Flip over and cook 1-2 more minutes on the other side. Remove to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Repeat with the rest of the batter until all pancakes are cooked.

STEP 6: Serve warm with butter, real maple syrup, or any other favorite toppings.

FAQ's

How do I make my pancakes golden brown color? Turn your stove on and heat a small amount of oil before adding the pancake batter.

How do I know when to flip pancakes? Once the pancakes start to produce lots of bubbles they can be flipped over and cooked for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.

What ingredient makes pancakes rise or fluff up? Baking powder is the secret ingredient to making the fluffiest pancakes! It will increase the volume and create that fluffy texture.

Is it better to make pancakes with milk or water? Both will work but you will have different results. Whole milk will add a richer flavor and silky texture. Water will not produce the same results but certainly works in a pinch.

How To Store

• REFRIGERATE – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• TO FREEZE – I prefer the flash freeze method: Using a cookie sheet, freeze each pancake individually for about 2 hours. Then place the frozen pancakes into a large freezer bag removing as much air as possible. These can be kept frozen for up to 3 months for maximum freshness.
• TO REHEAT – Once thawed, pancakes can be popped into the microwave for 15-30 seconds. We like to add ours to the toaster to make them a little crunchy.