Description
These fluffy pancakes from scratch are soft, golden, and incredibly easy to make using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for cozy breakfasts or weekend brunch, these homemade pancakes turn out light, airy, and delicious every time. Serve them stacked high with butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, or honey for the ultimate comforting morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Mix gently until the batter just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles appear on the surface.
- Flip the pancake and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.
Notes
For extra fluffy pancakes, always use fresh baking powder and avoid overmixing the batter. Letting the batter rest helps improve the texture. You can add blueberries, chocolate chips, or sliced bananas for variation. Pancakes store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in a toaster or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg