PrintEasy Homemade Fluffy Pancakes
Learn how to make soft, fluffy diner-style pancakes from scratch. This simple recipe uses basic pantry ingredients for a perfect breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 8-10 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For berry pancakes, gently fold in 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen berries into the batter.
- For chocolate chip pancakes, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
- Serve with maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or butter.
- Leftover batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg