Description
This fluffy pancake recipe creates thick, soft, and airy pancakes using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a quick breakfast or weekend brunch.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups milk (or buttermilk)
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
6. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
7. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Flip gently and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
9. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
Always use fresh baking powder for best rise.
Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the outside.
Letting the batter rest improves texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg