Fluffy Pancakes 🥞✨
Description
These fluffy pancakes are soft, thick, and incredibly light with a golden exterior and tender, airy centre. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a sweet snack, these homemade pancakes come together with simple pantry ingredients and deliver restaurant-quality results every time. Serve them with butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream for the ultimate comfort breakfast.
Servings
Serves: 4 people (8–10 pancakes)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Step 2
In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
Step 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Step 4
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to help create extra fluffy pancakes.
Step 5
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
Step 6
Pour about ¼ cup batter for each pancake.
Step 7
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges begin to set, about 2–3 minutes.
Step 8
Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
Step 9
Serve warm with your favourite toppings.
Notes
- Resting the batter creates lighter, fluffier pancakes.
- Avoid pressing pancakes while cooking.
- Fresh baking powder is key for maximum rise.
Tips
Add blueberries or chocolate chips to the batter.
Use buttermilk for extra tenderness.
Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven.
For extra fluffy pancakes, separate the egg and fold in whipped egg whites.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 6g
Approximate values.
Benefits
- Provides energy-rich carbohydrates for breakfast.
- Contains protein from eggs and milk.
- Easy to customise with healthy toppings like fruit.
- Family-friendly and budget-friendly recipe.
Q&A
Q: Why are my pancakes not fluffy?
Overmixing the batter can make pancakes dense. Mix gently.
Q: Can I make the batter ahead of time?
It’s best used fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours.
Q: Can I freeze pancakes?
Yes! Freeze in layers and reheat in a toaster or microwave.
Q: What toppings work best?
Maple syrup, butter, berries, bananas, honey, or whipped cream