Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
Light, fluffy homemade pancakes made from simple pantry ingredients, perfect for a classic breakfast.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 8–10 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat a lightly buttered skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve warm with syrup, fruit, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for best texture.
- Use medium heat to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pancakes, fluffy pancakes, breakfast, homemade pancakes