Pancakes From Scratch Recipe

Is there really anything better than a big stack of fluffy homemade pancakes?? I have a few pancake recipe variations on Budget Bytes already, but it was high time I added an easy, go-to homemade pancake recipe to the collection. Making pancakes is pretty easy, but I’ve got a few tips and tricks for you to make sure your pancakes are the fluffiest and tastiest stack around!

Pancake batter is really simple. You only need a few basic pantry staples: milk, butter, egg, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Plus I add a little vanilla extract for a little more depth of flavor. The batter only takes minutes to mix together, then you’re on your way to a cozy homemade pancake breakfast.

Baking powder is responsible for leavening the pancake, but other ingredients and techniques will affect how well the baking powder works. Here are a few tips to make sure your pancakes are extra soft and fluffy:

My favorite part about making homemade pancakes is having fun with the toppings. There are so many more options for pancakes than just butter and maple syrup! Here are some ideas:

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:

1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and the salt in a medium bowl.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.

Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

This easy homemade pancake recipe makes the most delicious and fluffy stack of pancakes around! Perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast.

Prep: 10min

Total: 45min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 2 pancakes

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 pancakes, calories 279 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 13 g, Sodium 536 mg, Fiber 1 g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour ($0.07)
• 1.5 tsp baking powder ($0.03)
• 1/2 tsp salt ($0.03)
• ¾ cup +2 Tbsp warm milk* ($0.02)
• 2 Tbsp melted butter ($0.20)
• 1 large egg ($0.21)
• 2 Tbsp sugar ($0.02)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract ($0.14)
• 4 tsp cooking oil ($0.05)

Instruction:

1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the bowl of wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir just until combined. The mixture should be thick, but still pourable, and a little bit lumpy. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
4. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium. Once hot add enough cooking oil to coat the surface (I use about ½ tsp per pancake). Add the pancake batter to the hot griddle, ¼ cup at a time. Use the back of the measuring cup to spread the batter into a 4.5-inch diameter circle.
5. Cook the pancakes until bubbles form over the surface and begin to pop, the edges of the pancakes look dry, and the bottom is golden brown (about 60 seconds). Flip the pancakes and cook on the second side until golden brown (about 30 seconds).
6. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet between batches or as needed, until all of the pancakes have been cooked. Keep the pancakes warm on a plate under a towel or in a warm oven until all of the pancakes have been cooked. Serve warm with your favorite toppings!

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FAQ

What are the ingredients for pancakes made from scratch?

How to make a simple pancake?

1. 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. …
2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. …
3. 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 ingredient in a basic made from scratch pancake batter makes pancakes fluffy?

Is it better to make pancakes from scratch?