Best Fluffy Pancakes

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Best Fluffy Pancakes

Soft, thick, and bakery-style fluffy pancakes that stay tender inside with lightly golden edges—perfect for breakfast or brunch.

🧾 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for light sweetness)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups milk (room temperature)

  • 1 large egg (room temperature)

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

  2. Mix wet ingredients
    In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

  3. Combine gently
    Pour wet ingredients into dry. Stir gently until just combined.
    👉 Lumps are okay—do not overmix.

  4. Rest the batter
    Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes. This helps activate the baking powder for extra fluffiness.

  5. Cook pancakes
    Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease.
    Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake.

  6. Flip
    Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2–3 minutes), flip, and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.

  7. Serve warm
    Enjoy with butter, syrup, fruit, or honey.

🍽 Servings

  • Makes: 8–10 pancakes

  • Serves: 3–4 people

💡 Tips for Extra Fluffy Pancakes

  • ✔ Use fresh baking powder (key for lift)

  • ✔ Let batter rest before cooking

  • ✔ Cook on medium heat, not high

  • ✔ Flip only once

  • ✔ Do not press pancakes while cooking

🧠 Description Notes

  • These pancakes are light yet filling

  • Soft interior with a mild buttery flavor

  • Works well for add-ins like blueberries or chocolate chips

🥗 Nutritional Information (Per Pancake – Approx.)

  • Calories: ~150 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: 20 g

  • Protein: 4 g

  • Fat: 6 g

  • Sugar: 3 g

  • Sodium: 200 mg

(Values vary depending on toppings and substitutions)

🌟 Benefits

  • ✔ Quick and easy homemade breakfast

  • ✔ No special equipment needed

  • ✔ Customizable (sweet or savory)

  • ✔ Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly

  • ✔ Budget-friendly ingredients

❓ Recipe Q & A

Q: Why are my pancakes flat?
A: Overmixing the batter or expired baking powder.

Q: Can I make them without eggs?
A: Yes! Replace 1 egg with ¼ cup yogurt or applesauce.

Q: Can I use whole wheat flour?
A: Yes, but replace only half for best fluffiness.

Q: Can I store leftovers?
A: Yes. Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Q: Can I make the batter ahead?
A: Best cooked fresh, but batter can rest up to 30 minutes.

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