Fluffy Homemade Pancakes – Light, Buttery & Easy to Make
Start your morning right with these Fluffy Homemade Pancakes — perfectly golden, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. With simple pantry staples, a touch of butter, and a few minutes of your time, you can whip up a breakfast that rivals your favorite diner. These pancakes are light, fluffy, and absolutely irresistible when drizzled with maple syrup or topped with fresh berries.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1¼ cups milk
- Cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Directions
Step 1. Prepare the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. This helps ensure your pancakes turn out light and fluffy.
Step 2. Add Wet Ingredients
Whisk in the melted butter, egg, and milk until the mixture is smooth and combined. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes to allow the baking powder to activate.
Step 3. Preheat the Skillet
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly coat it with cooking spray or butter.
Step 4. Cook the Pancakes
Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake into the hot skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until small bubbles form on the surface and edges begin to look set. Flip carefully and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 5. Serve and Enjoy
Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, honey, or your favorite toppings such as fruit, chocolate chips, or whipped cream. Enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Pancakes
- Don’t overmix the batter — small lumps are perfectly fine and help keep pancakes fluffy.
- Let the batter rest before cooking to get the best rise.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F (93°C) oven while you finish the batch.
- Try adding blueberries, banana slices, or chocolate chips for a fun twist!
Fluffy Homemade Pancakes Recipe
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 8 pancakes | Course: Breakfast | Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1¼ cups milk
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Whisk in melted butter, egg, and milk until combined. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Preheat skillet to medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray.
- Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Pro Tip: For extra fluffy pancakes, substitute half the milk with buttermilk and reduce baking powder to 2 teaspoons.