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A stack of perfectly golden fluffy pancakes drizzled with syrup.

Proven way to grow 7 Fluffy PancakesFluffy Pancakes

Achieve perfectly fluffy pancakes every time with this proven recipe, yielding 7 delicious, light, and airy pancakes that are ideal for a delightful breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 7 pancakes
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1.25 cups Milk
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (or melted butter)
For Cooking
  • Butter (for greasing pan)
Optional Toppings
  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh berries
  • Whipped cream

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Griddle or non-stick pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vegetable oil (or melted butter) until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon or whisk until just combined; do not overmix, as lumps are okay.
  2. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the baking powder and soda to activate, which contributes to fluffiness.
Cooking
  1. Heat a lightly buttered griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat.
  2. Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot griddle.
  3. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
  5. Serve the fluffy pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.

Notes

For extra fluffy pancakes, make sure not to overmix the batter; a few lumps are desirable. Adjust the amount of milk slightly if the batter seems too thick or too thin. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while you finish cooking the rest of the batch.