Description
Get ready to elevate your breakfast with the Best Fluffy Pancake Recipe! These pancakes are soft, thick, and irresistibly delicious, making them perfect for any occasion—from a cozy family brunch to a festive holiday breakfast. The secret to their incredible fluffiness lies in the perfect blend of ingredients and techniques. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a batch that will delight both kids and adults alike. Customize them with fruits or chocolate chips to suit your taste, or enjoy them classic with syrup and butter. This recipe is not only simple but also perfect for meal prepping—make extra pancakes and freeze them for quick breakfasts throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center and add milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using). Mix gently until just combined—lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Grease with butter or cooking spray. Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook until bubbles form (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook for another minute.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings like syrup, fresh fruit, or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg