Classic Fluffy Pancakes From Scratch
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Learn how to make the best homemade pancake recipe using basic ingredients for perfectly light and fluffy breakfast griddle cakes.
- Author: rosasterling
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. This is your dry mix.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick pan over medium heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. You will see bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set when it is time to flip.
- Flip and cook until the second side is golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra fluffy homemade pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking. This allows the baking powder to activate fully.
- If your pancakes are too thin, add one more tablespoon of flour to the batter. If they are too thick, add one more tablespoon of milk.
- Use medium heat. If the heat is too high, the outside will burn before the inside cooks, resulting in tough pancakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 35