Description
The ultimate pancake recipe made from scratch in just 15 minutes! These fluffy pancakes are buttery, golden, and stack perfectly every time.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder (aluminum-free)
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 ¼ cups milk (any kind)
1 egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the batter
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Make a well in the center. Add milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Break up the egg with a fork and mix the liquids first. Then gradually mix with the dry ingredients until just combined (some lumps are okay). Don’t overmix.
Cook the pancakes
4. Heat a non-stick griddle or pan over medium heat (300–350°F for electric griddles). Lightly grease with butter or spray.
5. Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Spread slightly with the back of a spoon if needed.
6. Cook ~2 minutes on the first side, until edges set and bubbles form. Flip and cook the second side until golden.
7. Do not press down the pancakes with the spatula—this makes them dense.
8. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200°F oven while cooking the rest.
Serve
9. Stack and top with butter, syrup, fruit, or any toppings you like.
Notes
Add-ins:
Berries: Fold in 1 cup small diced fruit like blueberries or strawberries.
Chocolate Chips: Add ½ cup, fold gently.
Batter Fixes:
Too thick? Add 1–2 tablespoons milk.
Too thin? Add 1–2 tablespoons flour and let rest 5 minutes.
Flat pancakes? Check that your baking powder is fresh and active.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop, Griddle
- Cuisine: American
