Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

These pancakes are soft, thick, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They use simple pantry ingredients and take less than 15 minutes to make. Perfect for a cozy breakfast! 💛

⭐ Ingredients (Makes 8–10 Pancakes)

Dry Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tbsp melted butter
- (plus more butter for cooking)
1 tsp vanilla extract

🥄 Instructions

1. Mix the dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

flour
sugar
baking powder
salt

Make sure the baking powder is evenly distributed — this helps the pancakes rise.

2. Mix the wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk:

milk
egg
melted butter
vanilla extract

The melted butter may solidify slightly in cold milk — that’s okay. Don’t overheat it, or it’ll cook the egg.

3. Combine wet and dry mixtures

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry bowl.
Stir gently until just combined.
Batter should be slightly lumpy.
Do NOT overmix — this causes tough, flat pancakes.

If the batter seems too thick, add 1–2 tbsp milk.

4. Heat the pan

Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Lightly grease with butter or oil.
The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.

5. Cook the pancakes

Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
Cook until:
- bubbles appear on the surface
- edges look slightly dry
Flip gently with a spatula.
Cook the other side until golden brown (about 1–2 minutes).

Repeat, greasing the pan lightly as needed.

6. Serve warm

Stack pancakes and top with:

maple syrup
honey
fresh berries
sliced bananas
chocolate chips
whipped cream
butter (classic!)

Serve immediately for the fluffiest texture.

💡 Tips for Extra-Fluffy Pancakes

Don’t overmix — this is the #1 cause of dense pancakes.
Let the batter sit 5 minutes before cooking; it activates the baking powder.
Use room-temperature milk and egg for smoother mixing.
Cook over medium heat so they rise before browning.