Easy Fluffy Pancakes from Scratch
These pancakes are light and fluffy and made entirely from scratch. They’re not too sweet and are scented with vanilla, making them extra delicious. These are easy to adapt — try adding a handful of berries, nuts, or chocolate to the batter. *We call for unsalted butter in the recipe. You can use salted butter, but you may want to reduce the amount of salt used.
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Yield: Makes 4 servings, 2 pancakes each
Serving Size: 1 pancake
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 pancake, calories 184, Protein 4.5g, Carbohydrate 23.8g, Fiber 0.7g, Sugar 5.2g, Fat 7.8g, Saturated Fat 4.5g, Cholesterol 42.3mg, Sodium 173.5mg
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour, see tips below for how to measure flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder, see notes for substituting baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea or table salt, reduce to 1/4 teaspoon if sensitive to salt
- 1 ¼ cups (295 ml) milk, dairy or non-dairy
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for skillet
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instruction:
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and the salt in a medium bowl.
- Warm milk in the microwave or on top of the stove until lukewarm, not hot. You should be able to keep your finger submerged for 10 seconds.
- Whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined. (By warming the milk slightly, the melted butter mixes into the milk instead of turning into small lumps).
- Heat a large skillet (or use griddle) over medium heat. The pan is ready if when you splatter a little water onto the pan surface, the water dances around the pan and eventually evaporates.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, pour milk mixture into the well and use a fork to stir until you no longer see clumps of flour. It is okay if the batter has small lumps – it is important not to over-mix the batter.
- Lightly brush skillet with melted butter (this is optional if you have a high-quality non-stick pan). Use a 1/4-cup measuring cup to spoon batter onto the skillet. Gently spread the batter into a 4-inch circle.
- When edges look dry, and bubbles start to appear and pop on the top surfaces of the pancake, turn over. This takes about 2 minutes. Once flipped, cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked in the middle. Serve immediately with warm syrup, butter, and berries.
Best Fluffy Pancakes
Look no further because a steaming stack of perfectly soft, Best Fluffy Pancakes are right here! Weekends will never be the same again!
Prep: 5min
Total: 25min
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 156 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 152 mg, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all purpose | plain flour, ((290 g | 10 oz))
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or sweetener, ((60g | 2 oz))
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups milk, ((440ml))
- 1/4 cup butter, ((60g | 2 oz))
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instruction:
- Combine together the flour, sugar (or sweetener), baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large-sized bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the milk, slightly cooled melted butter, vanilla and egg.
- Use a wire whisk to whisk the wet ingredients together first before slowly folding them into the dry ingredients. Mix together until smooth (there may be a couple of lumps but that’s okay).(The batter will be thick and creamy in consistency. If you find the batter too thick — doesn’t pour off the ladle or out of the measuring cup smoothly — fold a couple tablespoons of extra milk into the batter at a time until reaching desired consistency).
- Set the batter aside and allow to rest while heating up your pan or griddle.
- Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over low-medium heat and wipe over with a little butter to lightly grease pan. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the pan and spread out gently into a round shape with the back of your ladle or measuring cup.
- When the underside is golden and bubbles begin to appear on the surface, flip with a spatula and cook until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve with honey, maple syrup, fruit, ice cream or frozen yoghurt, or enjoy plain!
Pete’s Scratch Pancakes
It was the Fall of 1987 when Pete Nyhus walked into our office, just to visit. We started talking about breakfast, and he reached into a wastepaper basket and pulled out a scrap of teletype paper. He wrote out this recipe, and my family has never used pre-mix since.
Prep: 15min
Total: 20min
Yield: 9 6 inch pancakes
Nutrition Facts: calories 209.6, Fat 8.2, Saturated Fat 4.7, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 334.9, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 5.9
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 eggs, beat them separately before adding to mixture
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (1/8 of a pound)
- 1 3/4 cups milk
Instruction:
- Mix the dry items first.
- Combine the eggs and melted butter to the milk and slowly stir into the flour mixture.
- Heat the griddle to325 F or the pan to medium high let sit at least 10 minutes while heating the griddle orpan.
- These will be high, but light and fluffy — .
Best Homemade Pancakes
Rise and shine to the fluffiest and crispiest pancakes you’ve ever tasted with this family-favorite homemade pancake recipe.
Prep: 15min
Total: 40min
Yield: 16 medium pancakes
Nutrition Facts: servingSize , calories 240, Fat 9 g, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 7 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, unSaturated Fat , Sugar 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 262 mg, Cholesterol 67 mg
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk, plus more if necessary
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for cooking
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
Instruction:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until evenly combined.
- Pour the milk/egg mixture and the melted butter into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. If the batter seems too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more milk.
- Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat; coat it lightly with vegetable oil and swirl in a thin pat of butter. Ladle or drop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake; cook until the first side is golden brown, or until the top surface bubbles and is dotted with holes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown. This happens quickly so peek after 30 seconds and watch carefully! Adjust the heat setting if necessary. Wipe the griddle clean with a paper towel between batches. Serve immediately with maple syrup.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The pancakes can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, place a sheet of parchment or wax paper between each pancake and stack together. Wrap the stack of pancakes tightly in aluminum foil or place inside a heavy-duty freezer bag. To reheat, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake in a 375°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until hot.
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FAQ
What are the ingredients for pancakes made from scratch?
How to make a simple pancake?
- Whisk eggs (2 eggs), milk (1 3/4 cup milk) and vanilla (1 tsp vanilla essence) together in a jug. Sift flour (2 cups self-raising flour) into a large bowl. …
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. …
- Serve with maple syrup (Maple syrup, to serve) and extra butter.
What is the secret to good pancakes?
- Use Fresh Ingredients. Baking soda should be no more than six months old.
- Don’t Overstir the Batter. …
- No Buttermilk, No Problem! …
- Cook on a Hot Surface. …
- Know When to Flip. …
- Serve Warm.
What is the trick to making pancakes fluffy?
- Use a fresh leavening agent. …
- Instead of all-purpose flour, use cake flour. …
- Sift the dry ingredients. …
- Add carbonated water. …
- Incorporate mayonnaise into the batter. …
- Mix with a balloon whisk. …
- Don’t overmix the batter. …
- If using baking powder, add a bit of lemon juice.