Description
The best fluffy pancake recipe delivers light, tall, and tender pancakes with a soft interior and golden edges—perfect for a classic breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil, for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease.
- Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden.
- Serve warm with butter and syrup.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter for maximum fluffiness.
- Let batter rest 5 minutes before cooking for taller pancakes.
- Adjust heat to prevent over-browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American