Classic Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These pancakes are:

• 🥞 Incredibly soft and light
• 🧈 Made from simple, everyday ingredients
• ⏱️ Ready in under 20 minutes
• 🍓 Perfect for customizing with fruit, chocolate chips, or nuts

Once you try this recipe, you’ll never need a boxed mix again — promise!

🧂 Ingredients

You’ll need:

• 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
• 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)

👩‍🍳 How to Make Classic Fluffy Pancakes

1. Mix the dry ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

2. Combine the wet ingredients

In another bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

3. Bring it all together

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk gently until combined.
A few small lumps are fine — overmixing will make your pancakes dense instead of fluffy.

4. Heat the pan

Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.

5. Cook the pancakes

Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the pan. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (about 2–3 minutes). Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.

6. Serve warm

Stack your pancakes high and serve immediately with butter, maple syrup, and your favorite toppings!

🍓 Topping Ideas

Make your pancakes extra special with these delicious ideas:

• Fresh berries and whipped cream
• Bananas and chocolate chips
• Warm apple slices with cinnamon
• A drizzle of peanut butter or Nutella
• Crushed nuts and honey for a sweet crunch

💡 Tips for Perfect Pancakes

• Don’t overmix — a few lumps keep your pancakes tender.
• Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking for extra fluffiness.
• Use medium heat — too hot, and they’ll burn before cooking through.
• Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (200°F / 90°C) while you finish the batch.
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