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Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

These Fluffy Pancakes are soft, thick, and perfectly airy—just like the ones served at your favorite breakfast café. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this easy recipe creates light pancakes with a tender texture and golden edges. The secret lies in using fresh baking powder, gently mixing the batter, and letting it rest before cooking. Perfect for weekend breakfasts or cozy family brunches, these pancakes pair beautifully with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a pat of melting butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (about 8 pancakes)
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Butter or oil for greasing the pan
Optional toppings:
  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh berries
  • Powdered sugar
  • Whipped cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Nonstick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Ladle or batter scoop

Method
 

Prepare the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine the Batter
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy—avoid overmixing.
Rest the Batter
  1. Let the pancake batter rest for about 5–10 minutes. This step helps the flour hydrate and improves the fluffy texture.
Heat the Pan
  1. Place a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
Cook the Pancakes
  1. Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
Flip and Finish Cooking
  1. Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter, or the pancakes may turn out dense.
  • Letting the batter rest helps produce softer pancakes.
  • Cook pancakes on medium heat to avoid burning the outside before the inside cooks.
  • For extra fluffy pancakes, you can separate the egg and whip the egg white before folding it into the batter.

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