Look no further because a steaming stack of perfectly soft, Best Fluffy Pancakes are right here! Weekends will never be the same again. (No buttermilk needed.)
SIMPLE. EASY. QUICK. FLUFFY. The Best Fluffy Pancakes recipe you will fall in love with. Full of tips and tricks to help you make the best pancakes…ever!
No fail weekend pancake recipe
Every single Sunday begins with pancakes… and ends with leftover pancakes from the morning. These are everything you want in a pancake. They’re soft and so fluffy… each mouthful melts in your mouth… you’ll be reaching for more than one. Stack. Possibly.
How To Make The Best Fluffy Pancakes
It all starts with the batter. Too thick and they will be gluggy and undercooked on the inside. Too runny, and the pancakes will spread out and won’t fluff up. I like to test the batter with my spoon or ladle, lifting it gently above the rim of the bowl. It has to be thick BUT able to run slowly and nicely off of the spoon. A couple of lumps is okay, but I do like to smooth out my batter as much as I can gently with a wire whisk.
How To Cook Perfect Pancakes
- Preheat your good quality, non stick pan or griddle on medium heat first. Once it’s hot, lower the heat down to low-medium heat. Wait about two minutes. This part is crucial and so worth it. Lightly grease the pan with a small amount of butter (yes, even on non stick pans), and wipe away any excess butter with a sheet of paper towel.
- Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to pour your batter so you get perfect, evenly sized pancakes. Start pouring from the middle, then continue pouring slowly in a circular motion so that the batter spreads into perfect round shapes.
- Allow the pancakes to cook properly! Don’t rush them on high heat, or flip them too early. Let that under-side cook to a beautiful golden brown colour, and when bubbles start forming on top and around the surface (batter side), they are ready to flip.
- How to get that flip perfected without creating lopsided pancakes? Grab a good, plastic spatula and slide it underneath the pancake. Use your WRIST to gently flip them instead of using your whole arm. You’ll know what I mean when you’re in front of your pan ready to flip. THIS makes a HUGE difference.
……perfect pancakes. Almost like a good sponge cake!
Watch how we make the BEST pancakes!
Best Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose | plain flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or sweetener
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk (plus up to 1/4 cup extra if needed)
- 1/4 cup butter , melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Combine together the flour, sugar (or sweetener), baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large-sized bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the milk, slightly cooled melted butter, vanilla and egg.
- Use a wire whisk to whisk the wet ingredients together first before slowly folding them into the dry ingredients. Mix together until smooth (there may be a couple of lumps but that's okay).(The batter will be thick and creamy in consistency. If you find the batter too thick -- doesn't pour off the ladle or out of the measuring cup smoothly -- fold a couple tablespoons of extra milk into the batter at a time until reaching desired consistency).
- Set the batter aside and allow to rest while heating up your pan or griddle.
- Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over low-medium heat and wipe over with a little butter to lightly grease pan. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the pan and spread out gently into a round shape with the back of your ladle or measuring cup.
- When the underside is golden and bubbles begin to appear on the surface, flip with a spatula and cook until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve with honey, maple syrup, fruit, ice cream or frozen yoghurt, or enjoy plain!
Notes
Nutrition
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Tatiyana Andrea Herring says
This is my first ever comment on any recipe and all I gotta say is, they were literally perfect. Bravo. Thank you.
Shellbeee says
Is there any way to pre make the mix and store it then just add certain ingredients to it later? We are tired of buying pancake mix, love your recipe, but for time purposes any way we can make this our new “mix”? That I can put in storage bag or Tupperware and then just use when needed?? If yes, what would we pre make and what ingredients would we have to add later – thank you so much for this!! And thank you for your help!!
Karina says
Hi Shellbeee. You can premix the dry ingredients and store the mixture in a glass jar with an air tight lid. All you would need to add later are the wet ingredients!
Shellbeee says
Yesss!! SO happy to hear this! lol about how long do you think it would be good for in storage? So I can write the expiration on the jar
Sasha says
Guys, I do NOT ever make accounts to leave reviews but hear me out. These are the yummiest, fluffiest pancakes I’ve ever made and I cook a lot of pancakes! Delicious!
April & Simon Riordan says
Same! We have been using the Joy of Cooking recipe and they are always flat and rubbery. This recipe solved problem for us – likely because of baking powder AND soda. This is our new go-to.
Kim Roach says
I love how light and fluffy these are! I don’t eat pancakes too often, but when I do these are the perfect treat 🙂 Thanks Karina!
I top mine off with syrup, fresh strawberries and bananas. Makes for a perfect Saturday morning.
Sara says
Let me start by saying that I haven’t attempted to make pancakes from scratch for probably a decade. I decided to give this daunting task a shot using this recipe, and my goodness. My pancakes turned out absolutely amazing! I was astonished by how beautiful they looked and even more so by the fact that I didn’t mess a single pancake up. The results were fluffy, sweet, and ever so yummy! My boyfriend declared them to be the very best pancakes he’s ever had and compared them to the likes of IHOP. They’re just as delicious the next day, cold or warm. I know I’m not the only person that enjoys their pancakes cold on occasion! I am definitely using this recipe again and again. Thank you!
Ashley says
I love a cold pancake! Haha
Allison says
I made these pancakes Christmas morning and they are truly the best fluffy pancakes! I will definitely make these again!
Gina W. says
This recipe definitely delivers! It’s absolutely perfect (& I did have to add that extra bit of milk just like it said you could for your consistency). I’ve tried over 5 from scratch recipes and always got flat or crepe-like pancakes or super dense pancakes. These were perfectly fluffy and not dense!! This recipe was loved by everyone in the family & perfect for Christmas breakfast ❤️
Monica says
Agree! Love this recipe.
Carolyn says
Made these for Christmas morning and they were perfect! Added blueberries to some for a change. You do not need to look any further for a wonderful pancakes recipe.
Kimberly Schulz says
I have tried 3 different recepes in 3 weeks and this is by far the best! Thank you for sharing, and the tips on heating the griddle and how to pour the batter also helped!
Rebecca says
Oh My Gosh…Seriously the Best pancake recipe ever. I kid you not, no need to look any further. You won’t be disappointed. My husband couldn’t stop saying how good it was, how fluffy, the best pancakes ever, better than IHOP.
Tip: get your milk and eggs to room temperature for fluffy pancakes and don’t flatten your pancakes out once flipped it over.
Jess says
I can’t wait to make these tomorrow!! My husband LOVES buttermilk-can I sub buttermilk for the milk??
Crystal says
This is by far the BEST fluffy pancake recipe I have ever followed. It’s worth keeping. Very simple and it actually tastes better than the café pancakes here. Thank you so much for sharing to us your recipe!!
Lisa says
Really the best fluffy pancake recipe! Thank you for sharing!!
Erica says
These are the best pancakes I have ever had. They are worth the extra time it takes to make them (in comparison to any type of mix). I love to bake and normally don’t experience any issues – except with pancakes. These gave me no issues, were tasty with and without add in. Brought me back to the pancakes of my childhood. Thank you!
Stacy Turner says
So glad I followed to the dot. They were delicious and fluffy! It did help to flatten the batter once poured onto the pan to get even and quicker cooking and they still fluff up nicely! My new pancake go to!! Don’t look anywhere else this is it.
Catherine says
I have to say that this is truly is the best recipe I have found so far for homemade panckes. I’m a huge pancake lover and everytime I go out for breakfast, I always order them. I have never found a recipe at home that meets my standards or that are as good as a box mix or restaurant style. These pancakes tasted great, cooked well, and had a nice light texture. They weren’t overly sweet and by themselves, subtle in flavor. I added a tiny bit of cinnamon for a hint of something extra. When I first made them, I allowed the batter to sit and rest. It became very chunky and thick. The pancakes tasted fine but didn’t spread across the pan nicely. Round 2, I stirred in more milk until the batter was more easily spreadable. These were even better since they cooked more evenly. I was initially skeptical that this recipe would be as good as the reviews boasted. But I have to say these really are wonderful and best recipe I’ve come across!
Chrissy says
I love pancakes, all pancakes. These though, were divine! The batter smelled almost like vanilla cake and the finished product was full of flavor and soft and fluffy (a bonus for my kid adjusting to braces lol). Maybe the perfect pancake? Well done and thank you!
Anna says
This recipe is worthy of saving
I make these weekly
Very good recipe!
Very moist and fluffy
I haven’t tried putting vanilla in them yet. When I first made them, I didn’t have it on hand. My family LOVED these so much I’m afraid to modify the recipe!!
excellent!!
Fran says
I read the reviews on this recipe and decided to make it for my family’s Christmas breakfast. We all loved the pancakes! They were so fluffy and delicious and very filling. This will be my go to recipe from now on. No more pancakes out of a box!
Jeanne Bostrom says
Loved them! Mine turned out dry but thats because I dont really know how to cook. But they are really good too with (obviously surup but also) butter cream frosting or cream cheese.
Kimberley says
reading all the reviews and this one made me laugh! I haven’t tried the recipe yet but I’m probably going to have the same issue haha
Ash says
Best pancakes I’ve ever eaten. We just had them for supper tonight and all of us loved them. I doubt I will ever need another recipe. They are super fluffy!
Margarita and Tommy. says
Great taste, texture and look. Easy to make, liked by kids and adults!
Miriam Rose Blanar says
These are seriously the best panncakes out there! My whole family loves them. My husband loves it made with pumpkin too. So delicious!
Jana says
The pancakes were awesome! Hubby said these were the best he’s ever eaten (& we’ve had tons of pancakes at ihop and from various pancake mixes). This was my first try of making them from scratch and I loved it. Thank you Karina!
Laurie Bellino says
Tried this recipe based on the five star rating and it definitely is worth the five stars. Will definitely keep using this recipe. Thanks.
Jacquelyn R Eurice says
Wonderful recipe. Definitely a keeper!
Rebeckah says
I almost never leave comments, and rarely do I follow a recipe without noting the things I will need to change next time. No changes here. These really were the best pancakes I have ever made, and I am an experienced cook. I loved the extra vanilla, it really enhanced the flavor. My pancake loving husband agrees. Thank you from both of us.
S. Z. says
These came out perfect! Thank you for the detailed instructions and tips. My husband craves pancakes every so often and I’ve tried 5 other recipes and the results were always just okay. This recipe got a big “wow” out of him.
Benjamin says
I have been looking for a recipe for a long time. And I tried a lot of pancakes. Now yes, I found this perfect recipe, thanks!
Tracy Kendall says
Absolutely the best pancakes I ever made. I usually use box as I’m not a huge fan. I prefer my homemade crepes. But while family love them. I did too. I served them with pure Maple syrup heated and melted butter. Yum. I made larger ones and got about six. Which fine because I made breakfast for dinner and served these with home fried potatoe, marinated bacon, eggs over easy and sliced warmed deli ham.
Scott Johnson says
Fantastic recipe! This was great way to kick off veteran’s day for the boys and me. The cooking method works well on cast iron too. I used a little bacon grease on the cast iron and they ended up with a great, crispy crust. I may have added more vanilla than the recipe called for as I didn’t measure it, but the vanilla came through in the flavor. They were very nice and fluffy. Needed very little syrup. Thanks! I’ll be keeping this recipe handy!
Andrea J Riley says
You could try adding more vanilla, Cinnamon or different extracts for more flavor, As I do with all my pancakes, even from a box.
Eliza says
One day I just wanted to make pancakes from scratch and what came to my mind? Fluffy pancakes of course and you are right your fluffy pancakes are the best. YUM!
Alexa says
I had no food… so breakfast for dinner!This recipe was not just a life saver but a meal saver! I have six kids and they ALL loved them!!
Marie says
This recipe turned out well. I actually mixed wet ingredients before adding to the dry ingredients and it turned out well.
Sarah says
I made these pancakes this morning for my children and they LOVED it. My eldest said “this is the best pancake I have ever eaten!” We will be keeping this recipe as our go-to! Thank you!
Lisa says
Amazing pancakes!!! Made them yesterday with my 10 year old nephew! And it was a hit with him & my 7 year old niece. Strawberries, whipping cream and agave syrup made it all come together! Thanks for this fabulous recipe!
Larry says
Thanks for this repcipe. Today was the third time we’ve made these pancakes and each time they were delicious. I find that by meticulously following your directions down to the last detail pays off with amazing pancakes. I’m sure that we’ll be making them for a fourth time soon. Larry
Natosha says
I have always struggled with homemade pancakes….. until now!! This recipe turns out the fluffiest softest pancakes every time. I make pancakes almost every weekend now. Only thing I changed is I add a tbs of malt powder. THANK YOU!!
Anushri says
This recipe was so good I totally recccomentd it!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you cant already tell by my spelling im a kid😂
Caroline says
Best recipe ever. I’ve tried it with different milks and it always works out great. I have made a lot… A LOT of pancakes in my day and this is my go-to now. Thank you!
Nadine says
I can honestly say that before I tried this recipe I have never been able to make pancakes. I have tried a ton of recipes, mixes, and asked my mom and others for tips on what they use and how they do it. But mine always ended up being flat and just yuck. But I decided this weekend I was going to try to make pancakes again. And OMG these were the best pancakes I have ever had and definitely the best I have ever made. They came out exactly what this recipe is called, the Best Fluffy Pancakes!
I was so excited I kept telling my boyfriend to look at them, he thought I was nuts. Until he tried them and was like wow these are great pancakes. My son said they were so yummy (and he’s a picky eater).
I am beyond excited to finally find a pancake recipe that even I can make. Thank you!!!!!!
Kelly Johnston says
I’ve been searching for a long time for a good, very fluffy pancake recipe and well, my search has now ended. These pancakes were The Best and as an added bonus, I made them this morning for my boyfriend’s birthday. He was over the moon. Thank you!
Sara AlShimi says
This recipe is amazing! Fool proof every time. Best pancakes i’ve ever made! Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe!
Madeline M. says
These pancakes are fantastic! Perfect flavor, perfect texture and so easy. The kids loved them, my husband couldn’t eat enough. As a professional chef for the last 14+ years I had to leave a comment on how wonderful this recipe is!
Barbara says
THE best pancakes! So easy to make and makes a good size batch. Thank you for sharing!
Elizabeth says
This is now my go to recipe for pancakes. They are my favorite and reheat so well. This is an incredible recipe!
Karina says
I’m sorry it wasn’t 100% for you.
Ashley Payne says
Amazing! I woke up wanting to make breakfast and what came to my mind? Pancakes! Fluffy pancakes. I searched it up and found out you’re right, your fluffy pancakes are the best. YUM
Nicki says
I made this pancake recipe exactly as written, including following your tips for heating up the pan. But (isn’t there always a but?!), since I’m a household of only one (human), I halved the recipe & used 1 egg. I was really nervous that using a whole egg would ruin the recipe and & make the pancakes heavy & not fluffy. But it didn’t! The batter was a little thinner than what you described in your “Tips”, so I let it sit for about 10 minutes to thicken it up a little. The pancakes turned out perfect. OMG they were good! So light, fluffy and tasty. They tasted so good that I only used 1/2 the amount of maple syrup on my ‘cakes than I usually do. (I hope that makes up for all the butter I put in between each pancake.)
Great recipe. And I have enough batter leftover for tomorrow.
Karina says
Nicki, I’m thrilled that it turned out well, and you liked them so much!
Sandy Lee says
I have to make gluten free ones for myself but use this recipe as a guide. I use only 1 cup of flour and lower the amount of baking powder. I mix the wet ingredients in a bowl and gradually add in liquid until i get my desired thickness.
James Jamieson says
Used rich whole chocolate milk. Made Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Chip pan cakes……Grand Kids loved them think I could have left out the sugar were too sweet for the parents. But very very good.
Lien says
Best pancakes I ever tried.
Elissa says
The BEST!!! Soooo fluffy! I was afraid it was too thick and lumpy but they were perfect! (As they were cooking I figured out the lumps were actually just butter – yum yum yum!). Fluffiest best pancakes EVER! Thank you for the recipe! I’ll be making this one only, from here on out!
Puilai says
Wonderfully fluffy! ❤️
Omni says
I’ve been looking for a homemade recipe for pancakes for a while now. I’ve tried many, but this has been the best so far. I make them once a week and I’ve added chocolate chips, berries, cinnamon and even plain, they’re always delicious.
Otillie says
Amazing recipe! So delicious and fluffy! This will be my go to from now on.
Suz says
Thank you! The recipe is amazingly good. I got a, “Mom, you’re such a good cook!” from it. It fed my family and my ego. Definitely a keeper.
V says
Just made these. These are the lightest fluffiest creamy is pancakes I’ve ever made they melt in your mouth and I used orange marmalade for a topping and I also used sour cream instead of milk mixed with a little water. Did come out a little thicker so I added a little more water. But these pancakes are the best because of the baking powder maybe? I’m saving this recipe from here on.
Gie says
Hi, this recipe looks great. Just want to ask how you can store the batter for later use? Thank you for the recipe! 🙂
Jennifer says
These are truly the best, fluffy, delicious pancakes!
I made them this morning and sent the plates out to the table. Moments later I heard a little voice saying, “Yum! Delicious pancakes!”. Then a little later a bigger voice said, “ Wow, these are the best pancakes you’ve ever made!”
I was still trying to best the fantastic pancake we had on a trip this Summer and I’ve finally done it – thanks to you! 💕
WaiSau Sit says
My son can’t have dairy so I adapted this recipe with oatly full fat oat milk and Earth vegan butter. excellent base.
Ro says
After searching for a fluffy pancake recipe I have now found the perfect one. I just altered it a little to suit my vegan style. In place of the eggs I used 1 tbsp ground flax soaked in 3 tbsp water. I also added 1 tbsp apple cyder vinegar to the liquids. It was perfect!! Very fluffy!
Christian Horton says
I’m a amateur pancake maker and these turned out so beautiful I almost cried! I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend:) I also loved the tips you gave. I am now an expert at pancake flipping.
Joyce Eimer says
Lost my grandmas recipe and have been looking for a replacement that were fluffy like hers. This was a perfect replacement!! I added her 1 tsp of cinnamon and yep, that was it. Thank you so much!! My son had been missing weekend pancakes.
Kate Siegel says
Omigawd! Thank you so much for introducing me to your perfect pancake. We met this morning and it was love at first bite. What a treat!
I love that you use butter not oil and milk not buttermilk. I think most families have all the ingredients on hand which is great. I followed recipe exactly. I know people like to make changes to recipes and comment on their “improvements” but pancake people, please go for it and follow recipe. My pancakes came out with the perfect amount of sweetness and so fluffy. Love your tip of cooking on lower heat and wiping the butter in pan. The combination of low heat and very little butter allows the pancakes to cook without the threat of browning butter. They were perfectly cooked inside and golden-brown on the outside.
You made our morning fun. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Hauwa says
The taste is amazing. This is indeed deliciousooo……. 🙏❤️.
LInda says
My dream pancake recipe! I can’t believe I had to get this old to finally find it! Thank you!
Stacey says
My family and friends are going on a houseboat trip in September and I’m premaking as much food as possible and freezing it to take. Can you freeze the batter to thaw out the morning of making?
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Happie says
OMG delicious yumm! 😋😍🙌Thank for sharing!!! (I need a sifter cause I’m terrible at mixing 😭😂😂).
Nice and simple! 👍🏆☺️
Michelle says
These are DELICIOUS. even the pickiest 12 year old in the world devoured them.
Tanya says
Found this recipe through google. Made them with chocolate chips for a sleepover crowd. Absolutely perfect!! Thanks for a great recipe without buttermilk!!
Adana says
Hi I made this recipe today for the first time and my whole family enjoyed it. We had none left. They were delicious. Thank you.
LL says
These were amazing and very fluffy! Will be our favorite go to for Sunday morning pancakes.
Tammy says
These are absolutely the BEST pancakes!!!
Kimberly Holland says
I’d give this 10 stars if I could!!!
I’ve made pancakes for years for my family in many variations from many recipes. This is by FAR the best one I’ve found. Best of all it’s easy to use as a base for nearly any flavor . I’ve used this recipe with grated apples and cinnamon for apple cinnamon pancakes. I’ve added cocoa powder and little more sugar for chocolate pancakes. I’ve used orange zest and cranberries.. mashed banana… I’ve added whipped egg whites and pumpkin for pumpkin soufflé pancakes. I’ve even added spiced peaches and crushed oats and the only thing I’ve ever had to do is compensate with a bit more or less liquid depending on what I added.
I keep a constant container of the mixed dry ingredients so I can whip up pancakes at a minutes notice.
Kerry says
I have been looking all over and have had several failed attempts at making fluffy from scratch pancakes. My search is over…these pancakes are perfect!
Thank you for sharing
Mitch says
Best Pancakes, makes heaps too, so fluffy
Nicole says
This is a great recipe! I made this with my kids (6 and 4). They are pancake connoisseurs. Thankfully the approve with delight! I added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter. The kids devoured them! This recipe makes quite of few, pancakes, so I’ll be freezing the extras.
Abi says
I am always searching for the best fluffy pancakes and I finally found them! You get huge bonus points for not having buttermilk. I was able to make these without planning ahead- I had everything in the house. They were perfectly slightly sweet, perfectly fluffy and soft. I even used half whole wheat flour and they were incredible and not dense. Have you ever adapted them into pumpkin pancakes? I would love to see a pumpkin recipe!
Kristen says
The best pancake recipe I’ve tried and will definitely be adding this to my recipe book.
Batter is nice and thick and eay to pour and spread. The pancakes turned out fluffy and soft. My husband and I ate these with cookies and cream ice cream and cinnamon maple cream syrup.
Sleepy Mommy says
Just made these. My husband and daughter are the Chef and Sous Chef of my household, but now I’ve been designated the Pancake Chef. Wonderful recipe.
Brian M says
Ok. So I just finished off a plate of these, and I must give my honest opinion. I followed the recipe exactly as written and I must say…these were fantastic! Honestly speaking though, they didn’t turn out quite as fluffy as I was expecting based on other comments. I believe that was my own fault by over mixing the batter, which is a no-no with any pancake batter. The flavor of this mix was wonderful! Better than any stoe bought mix or restaurant I have ever tasted! I’ll never buy box mix again! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Lauren says
I followed this recipe to a T and they were amazing. They were fluffy and sweet and not dense at all! Definitely a weekly breakfast now!
Rosa says
Tried this a few days ago, just changed the butter with sunflower oil and the sugar with honey and the pancakes were the best looking ones I ever managed to do (too bad I cannot put the photo here, I have never been so proud of my pancakes). Thanks for the recipe
Georgina says
I made these for my daughters birthday breakfast – and they were a hit, this batter was so forgiving, we had choc-chip, blueberry, cinnamon-sugar, sugar-butter. No stick, not mess, not flat. Thank you
Max says
Love this pan cake mix, making this right now and they are just absolutely delicious! Beautiful and fluffy! Thank you for sharing!
Jaimie says
This recipe is great! I’ve made it twice now and personally I think adding cinnamon really sends it over the top
Daryl says
Easy recipe, my family loved them! Thank you!
Maria B Rugolo says
10 Stats if I could. I can finally make a perfect pancake and not just 1 but a whole stack. Thank you so much!
Krista Robbins says
Fluffiest pancakes I’ve ever cooked!!!!! PERFECT RECIPE!!!!!!! I hope I can load a pic on here to show this magnificent pancake! It’s tasty but I added a lot more butter on top for flavor and of course maple syrup. I will be making these from scratch forevermore with this recipe! THANK YOU!!!!!!! (Oh, by the way, I used gluten free flour.)
Sasha says
Honestly these are the best pancakes ever! Made them two days in a row for my family because they were gone that fast and were that good!
Jasmina P. says
I like how it doesn’t have much sugar because the syrup you choose (maple, honey, etc) to top it with will make the pancakes taste so good!
These are officially the best pancakes I ever made. After I finished making the batter, I let them sit for a while (I think 10-20 minutes) because I had to wash dishes and just walk around the house (it’s 60 degrees in NYC but it’s so hot). I used the quarter cup measurement and I made like 18 pancakes! I ate four and put the rest in the freezer.
I can’t wait to give some to my daughter when she returns!
Thank you for this AMAZING recipe!
Ronnie R Schotzy says
My friend just returned from New York and brought me some just harvested Maple syrup. I couldn’t wait to have some! I don’t have pancakes that often so I didn’t have any pancake mix on hand. This recipe made great pancakes; light and fluffy. The only change I made was that I used Melipone Mexican vanilla instead of regular vanilla extract. You can find it on Amazon. Makes all the difference between good pancakes and great pancakes. The aroma is so wonderful I wanted to eat them out of the pan. I topped them with lots of butter and the fresh maple syrup. Delicious!
Brittany McGee says
I wish there was a place to leave a picture because I’ve just created the most fluffiest most wonderful pancakes in the entire world by following this recipe. Seriously, the fluff is unreal! Taste amazing!
Karina says
Thank you!
Jennifer says
Oh my stars these are as fluffy as IHOP pancakes! I have made these a few times, and split the batter to add blueberries to one and chocolate chips to the other for the kids. They always come out amazing! I will forever use this recipe for pancake!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
n maricar says
hi, my name is naveed and i am nine years old. i made your pancakes by myself and my mom said they were really good. thanks, i loveeee your reacipe
Karina says
Thank you Naveed!
Lana says
Most excellent recipe! I have been searching for sometime now a made from scratch pancake recipe that produces thick, fluffy pancakes. Not thin tortilla like pancakes. Finally…. Yay! This replaces all other recipes I have. Delicious
LittleMommaMC says
After trying many recipes, trying to achieve that perfect made-from-scratch but-not-too-complicated pancake, this is now my all time favorite go-to recipe!!! I have made it inumerable times and every time, without fail, they turn out spectacularly fluffilicious! They are flavorful and fluffy, just as promised! My family loves them! Thank you!
Nicole says
Thank goodness my search for the PERFECT pancake is over! I’ve tried countless recipes that always left me disappointed, but this one left even my husband wanting more! A great compliment 😉 Awesome texture, superb flavor, written in my recipe book, and now I’m excited to search this site for more recipes! Thank you.
Matilda says
Believe it or not, I occasionally fail making my pancakes by following recipes but not for this one. These turned out PERFECT! (I even doubled the recipe) and I also switched the milk to water and added no butter (because i’m dairy free) and they were still delicious. Thank you for this recipe!
Christine K says
These were surprisingly good – I was shocked that it asked for 4 tsp of Baking Powder but it works. Fluffy and delicious.
Jeff Hoskins says
My 8 year old asked for the “World’s Fluffiest Pancakes.” These delivered! Thanks for sharing this recipe/method. His words: “Best pancakes ever…period”
Mandy says
These were so good, cakey, moist and delicious, thank you!
Also the extra tips on how to make them were really handy, I usually end up burning a few or then not burning them but them not being cooked all the way through, not this time, thanks again!
Larry says
We are enjoying them a lot.
Best pancakes ever.
Leslie Gallardo says
I came acrossit wanting to make good old fashioned pancakes for my kids..I have made this recipe several times
Its always a win win😊kids love it!!
I only add some mini choco chips somentimes.Yum Yum
Thanks for sharing!
Leslie Gallardo says
I have made this recipe several times
Its always a win win😊kids love it!!
I add some mini choco chips somentimes.Yum Yum
Thanks for sharing!
Tricia Jones says
Just perfect. I make these all the time and they are always a hit. Thank you for your recipe.
Sam says
Fantastic recipe, makes perfect pancakes- great batter, light and fluffy. We really enjoyed them! I rarely leave feedback on sites/blogs, but you certainly deserve the positive feedback. Look forward to reading and trying your other recipes.
Karina says
Thank you Sam! I really appreciate it 😊
Emmie says
Good recipe, thanks for sharing ❤️
Daniela says
Karina, these are truly amazing. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Europe.
Hannah says
By far the BEST pancake recipe I have EVER come by. Not only are they fluffy, but they get a nice crispy outside with a wonderful light vanilla flavor. I’ve added blueberries before and chocolate chips another time, still we’re phenomenal! My 3 year old loves them! This is my new go to recipe!!!
Shar says
Just had to leave a rating. I’ve tried lots of “best” pancake recipes but this is the only one that truly deserves that praise. Now my family asks for these particular pancakes and won’t eat any others, even at restaurants! Well done, great recipe. These were requested for breakfast by my 9year old this morning and they turned out perfectly. I had heavy cream but no milk and had to substitute. [Half cream + Half ice cold water = milk].
Karina says
YES! I love when kids approve! Thank you for sharing your feedback Shar!
Tangela says
Absolutely amazingly fluffy and delicious!! Just made these for breakfast and had bacon.. Omg!! This recipe was better than the basic pancake recipe from Martha Stewart. Sorry Martha.. I did use the extra milk, made the consistency perfect. The leftovers I’ll freeze for easy breakfast for my teen on school days..
Thank you!!
Karina says
I’m so happy to hear that, thank you Tangela!
Terry Wyman says
They also make great PB&J’S..😉
Kone Reddy says
This was my first attempt at making pancakes and we are all enjoying them, thanks for the recipe.
Sasha says
After many attempts at making pancakes from scratch, this is the very first time my husband has liked them, as for my lil ones, they LOVED them. Thanks so much for the easy fluffly recipe! Will be making them again.
Karina says
That is so good to hear, I’m glad you and your family are loving them! Trust me, from scratch isn’t easy so it’s always good to adapt from a recipe as good as this one, happy holidays to you guys!
Jessica says
A-mazing!!! I have made many a pancake recipe and this is by far the yummiest. I had t enjoyed pancakes for a while and would just feed them to my kids. Not today!! Thank you
KAB says
I made them this morning. The comment from my daughter was “just look at this fluffiness and now…(chomp chomp) what yumminess!”
Karina says
Hahaha aw thats so GREAT! I’m so happy you tried them!
Sherry says
I have been searching for years for the perfect, easy pancake recipe. Some have called for more steps than my coffee energy can do at 7 AM. This recipe has the easiest clean up, perfect consistency, and is so easy! Such a well written blog post! Thank you for an awesome recipe that we enjoy weekly!
Cherisse says
These were yummy. I just made some and I’ll be making them again soon. Thanks for the amazing recipe.
Karina says
AW! Thank you so much! I am so glad that you had a great breakfast! XO
Julie says
These were perfect!!! Finally found a good pancake recipe. For those of you looking for dairy free, I used coconut oil for the butter and coconut milk in a carton for the milk. Came out perfectly
Jillian says
Hi Karina. Can’t wait to try this recipe, especially after reading all the rave reviews. One question: how do you measure the flour? Do you scoop it directly with the measuring cup, or spoon the flour into the cup and scrape off the excess? I’m used to measuring by weight, so I just want to make sure I don’t put too much/little flour. Thanks
Karina says
Yes, I scoop it into the measuring cup and use that to put in the recipe. Hope that helps!These are the best of the best! XO
Jillian says
Thanks. Made these as directed and they came out great. Perfect for peanut butter and jelly, too.
Alicia Wilson says
I absolutely love this recipe. I made it exactly the way it was written and it was fantastic….however I do like to use buttermilk in my pancakes so I started using that in place of my whole milk. I also add the baking soda directly to the buttermilk and allow that to sit. I melt the butter, add my vanilla then my one egg and beat it together before I add it to my buttermilk mixture. Its a very thick batter but thats what I like so I can spoon it onto the griddle and spread it out a bit. I’ve also discovered making the recipe this way and placing in a waffle griddle makes to die for waffles as well (my DD like waffles instead of pancakes). Such a wonderful recipe….thank you for sharing.
Destiny says
My family & I loved this recipe! It makes the house smell sooo good. The only thing I did differently was added a bit of vanilla extract, some cinnamon, a little nutmeg, & some water after I let the mix sit because I noticed the batter was a little TOO thick. Other than that, this recipe will be a go-to for me. 🙂
Amelia says
Can buttermilk be replaced instead of nilk?
Karina says
Yes, that will be good too! Let me know how it turns out! XO
Michael Moberly says
Great recipe. Family loves it. I did change one little thing on my end. I added 2tsp white vinegar and allowed to sit 10mins before adding to dry ingredients.
Lourdes Porter says
What does the vinegar do?
Kristen Morgan says
If you add vinegar to milk it turns it into a homemade buttermilk.
Kate Nowell says
So good!
jrbsmk247 says
This is definitely a keeper! I have struggled with making fluffy pancakes and these are awesome! My toddler loved them! This is my new favorite site!
Corey Maune says
This is the most amazing pancake recipe. Soft, fluffy, rich, and moist! Do not try making this if you are alone.
Christine M says
Best pancake recipe ever! Thank you for adding the vanilla – I always add vanilla to any pancake recipe I try, and it boggles my mind that many people don’t. Adds such great flavor. Thanks for sharing! I’m so happy I stumbled upon your site!
Melissa says
I know it’s incredibly unhealthy but cooking pancakes in bacon grease makes them extra awesome haha.
Juliana says
Hi Karina! Greetings from Brazil! Love everything you share. Quick question: I have a highly allergic son who absolutely loves pancakes. So because I live abroad, every time I go to the US I bring those eggfree pancake mix. Do you happen to know an easy go to eggfree pancake recipe?? Thanks a million!! Keep up the good work.
Tom says
We use flax meal as an egg substitute. For each “egg” substitute 1TB flax meal in 3 TB of water. Stir well letting sit at least 5 minutes. Bob’s Big Red Mill is the best Flax Meal and has this egg substitute recipe on the bag.
Nikki says
Hi Karina! This is my go to pancake recipe! After years of trying to find “the one”, yours showed up on my FB and WOW!!! I have to admit that I made one adjustment and added another step. Here in the South pancakes just aren’t pancakes without buttermilk so I use buttermilk instead of milk. I always think mine out a bit so I do use whole milk for that. The addition I use is, I add a half Tbsp of butter and a tap of veg oil. It gives the outside edges that wonderful light crisp! They are AMAZING!!! I always add blueberries for my husband and chocolate chips for my daughter. I’m old fashioned and eat mine plain. My family says they are far better than Cracker Barrel!! If you’re from the South, that’s quite the compliment! Thanks so much for for sharing this!!!!
Chef Stef says
Best pancake recipe ever. I’m not a big breakfast fan but I like to make breakfast every once and awhile. My wife usually makes the pancakes but they always come out weak and are not fluffy at all. The first two cakes would always come out burnt. With this recipe nothing burnt. Perfection from the start. Thank you for sharing.
Sherri Eder says
Best . Pancakes. Ever! Light, fluffy and tasty. Love them!!
Holly says
These were so awesome & fluffy!! I did 1/8C white granulated sugar & 1/8C light brown sugar and added several dashes of cinnamon to the dry mix. I wasn’t even thinking and added the milk to the melted butter, which promptly curdled/ froze/ I don’t know, but it didn’t look right. My last 1/4 C of butter 🙁 SO, I subbed 1/4C coconut oil instead and they turned out perfectly!! Will definitely make again!!
Lori Simmons says
I made this with Measure For Measure GF flour and it was amazing! You couldn’t tell they were Gluten free! Love this recipe for regular and gluten free pancakes?
Karina says
That is awesome to hear! I am so glad you couldn’t tell. I am so happy! Thank you for sharing!
Steve says
I am experienced but this is my first attempt at pancakes. I tried Martha Stewart. Paper thin. I read dozens and all the ingredients looked alike. I’m so glad I watched your video where the cake rose up like a ghost. I try a recipe the first time exactly as written. No tweaks. No buttermilk, no separating the egg whites, etc. I followed your advice on heating the pan. The batter didn’t look like the usual thin batter so it was hard to tell when to flip at fist. But no matter how long or short it cooked the pancake was perfectly golden and thick. I have a heavy high quality pan so maybe that helped. They flipped easily with no batter spatter and no raw batter in the finished cake. They look just like yours. Did I mention they taste AMAZING! It’s nice to trip over the keeper recipe on only the second try. I might try out malt powder or pecans but my search for a basic recipe is done.. I am curious to know if buttermilk will accelerate the baking soda action which is the one item less common in other recipes. Goes to show that treatment and proportions are just as important as ingredients.
Agatha says
I have tried out several recipes for pancakes but nothing has come out better than this. It’s awesome. Fluffy. Yummy. To the point.
Thank you
Nancy says
5 stars *****These were fantastic! I found the recipe after my store bought mix flopped because it was in my cabinet for too long…I thought breakfast was going to be a disaster but your recipe saved the day! I will never by a mix again! My kids even eat the left overs the next day without any syrup.
Anna says
Ive been trying to make proper fluffy pancakes for ages with no success. Tried loads of recipes and I’m thrilled to say this one finally delivered! I didn’t have large eggs so I used a duck egg. I think it added some nice richness. This will be my go to recipe from now on thanks!!
Karina says
MMM! A duck egg! That is awesome and so creative! Thank you so much for sharing! I am so glad that they turned out! Breakfast has to be good;)!!
Jessi says
These are the ultimate fluffy pancakes!!! So yummy and easy to put together!!
Right now I’m writing this recipe to put on my recipe box. I think this will become our Sunday breakfast every week!! Thank you ?
Karina says
YAY!! That is so exciting! I am so glad that you enjoyed your pancakes! Thanks so much for sharing!! XO
mj bl says
So good and very fluffy!
Lisa says
How long will the batter last? We are headed on a camping trip and would like to pre-make them. ?
Karina says
The batter will usually last about 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Have so much fun camping! That will be such a great breakfast for everyone! Thanks so much for choosing one of my recipes!!
Rebecka says
These are PERFECT! Best recipe!
Cristina says
Just wanted to let you know that this recipe is as failsafe as you say- I am a Chef in a small cafe in Australia and we use your pancake recipe quadrupled every Sunday. We cook them on our large flat plate grill and they always rise and always look awesome. No-one on my Team has managed to mess them up and believe me they have tried !! Many thanks Karina – love your blog !!
Karina says
HAH!! That is great to hear and just what I was hoping for! Thank you so much for sharing and I am so glad that you are using it at your place of work. Thank you for sharing and following along with me! XO
Sita says
Wow best pancake recipe ever! I used soy milk instead of regular milk and soy butter instead of regular butter and it still turned out fluffy and perfect. Thanks!
Karina says
That is awesome to hear! Thank you so much for sharing! I am so glad that you love pancakes and they turned out so great! Thanks for sharing and following along with me!
Amy says
For real, you have the most amazing photography!
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Karina says
AW!! Thank you so much! That is so sweet of you to say! Thank you for the nice compliment and following along with me!
Mary says
I’ve been looking for a great pancake recipe and had a hard time finding one until now! Thank you so much!! I’ve been making these almost daily- so fluffy, do not burn, tasty batter- perfect!!
Karina says
That is awesome! I am so glad that you love them and can make them each day. Thank you so much for following along with me and sharing! I really appreciate it!
Sharon T. says
Oh my, these should come with a warning instead of a recommendation. I made these for Mother’s Day and they blew my socks off. Thank you for a wonderful day.
Karina says
That is great to hear! I am so glad that you made these for Mothers Day! Happy Mothers Day to you!!
Elizabeth says
Dear people,
I divided the recipe in half. (Two people only.). I used soy milk and not real butter. Please tell me, are those the reasons why my pancakes turned out rubbery and flat? Please don’t laugh. I’m learning to make this pancake by hook or by crook.
Robert McKown says
Follow the recipe at least once before you try and tweak it
Estelle says
The best recipe I have tried so far, kids loved it.
Karina says
That is so great to hear! I am so glad that your kids loved it! Thanks for sharing!
Joanne says
Best pancakes EEEEEVVVVVEEEEERRRRR! Simple to make. I made no changes!! Perfection!!
Thanks!
Kelly says
Tried these this morning and they were the BEST recipe I’ve tried. It seems like I try a different pancake recipe every weekend just trying to find the best one. Well this is it! My whole family loved it. Even my picky pancake daughter! there will be no searching for a pancake recipe next weekend. Thank you for sharing!
Allore foodies says
I like your Fluffy Tips Karina, thank you for sharing!
Will definitely give this recipe a go for dessert this weekend:)
Gary says
So, my 2 grand children stayed over last night, they wanted pancakes for breakfast! I googled ‘fluffy pancake recipe’,
chose this recipe and they said my pancakes were the best they ever had!
Thanks for the glory!!
Karina says
That is so great to hear! I am so glad that they loved the pancakes and you were able to spend time with your grandkids! What a great time for all! Thanks so much for sharing!
Jack Smith says
Homemade pancakes sound so good! I love anything you can make homemade!
Candace says
The flavor of these blew my mind! I’m living in Indonesia and was craving homestyle FLUFFY sweet pancakes. I literally searched images, restaurants and recipes for two hours last night before going to bed (homesick) and decided to try these. OMGGGG! I even halfed the recipe because its just for me and they still turned out great. *I was liberal with the vanilla, of course. *I also added the egg separately, mixing the yolk with the wet ingredients and whipping the whites (too impatient to whip until firm but semi firm) and folding them in last, letting it all rest. I am sooooo happy. Thank you.
Jessica says
These were delicious! Thank you so much. My whole family enjoyed them.
Kat says
I just made these and omg the kids and I loved them! Best pancakes I’ve ever had- thank you, will be making theses again!! And thanks for the individual calorie calculation ? I forgot to mention- I accidentally used SR flour so I omitted baking powder and it all worked out fine!
Karina says
YAY! I am so glad you all loved them! I am in love with these pancakes! I am happy to hear that it all worked out!
Tina says
These really are the best! Super fluffy and full, not flat. I was afraid of the amount of baking powder, but they have a great taste, can’t taste the baking powder at all. I think my batter was a little thick and we substituted non-dairy milk and oil, but they still turned out great. This recipe went into our recipe box, thanks!!
Tymeron Smith says
YAY!! That is exciting! I am so glad that you loved them and it is a keeper of a recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!
Alex says
Best pancakes ever!!! Super fluffy and such great flavor. Move over buttermilk, this recipe is the new standard 😀
Christopher Diaz says
Made these today and were amazing … only thing I did do different was I used 2 eggs and separated the egg whites and whipped them up and folded them in … made a very fluffy pancake!
Jackie says
The best pancakes I’ve ever had fluffy and light. Easy recipe too. Thanks!
Kelly says
These are the best pancakes my family has ever had! Thank you for this!
Karina says
You’re welcome Kelly!
Lee says
I just made these for my 12 years old granddaughter, when she tasted the first one she was over the moon. She said grandma, these are the fluffiest most delicious pancakes I’ve ever tasted.
This will be a staple in our home. Thanks for sharing.💕
Pam S. says
Finally, a great pancake recipe that lives up to the name! Have been disappointed in many homemade recipes I’ve tried. I followed the recipe as shown, but used eggnog in place of milk to use it up. Amazing!!
Karina says
Pam YUM! Eggnog sounds amazing!
Kandy McDonald says
Karina, after receiving this recipe in my EM, I had to try it. My husband and I have denied ourselves pancakes for a long time, thinking they weren’t worth the calories.
Well, your photos and simple list of ingredients made it so worthwhile. I even had some left over to freeze.
Thank you so much and mine looked just like yours! Melted in our mouths!
Karina says
Kandy that’s wonderful! I’m so happy to hear that’s wonderful! A good pancake recipes is essential to have ??
Christine says
Thank you so much again, Karina!!
These are a hit with my family. I never thought I’d be able to make homemade pancakes.
Thank you, thank you!!!! 🙂
Dorothy Sanders says
Your pancakes look terrific.Would the same recipe be ok to make piklets?
Karina says
Hi Dorothy! Yes, definitely!
Shan says
Hi,
These look delish! Some of us are off dairy. Any good substitute for butter?
Thanks!
Karina says
Hi Shan! I use cooking oil sometimes as a sub for butter. They come out with crispier edges but otherwise the same result!
Andrea J Riley says
Definitely a five star recipe. I doubled it for my family of 5. Three sons my fiancee and me.. It made the best pancakes I’ve ever tasted. I will use this recipe instead of buying pancake mix from now on!
Marie says
Hi Karina, I was wondering if these would freeze well? There are only the 2 of us and 12 pancakes are way too many.
Karina says
Hi Marie! Yes, of course! I sometimes halve the recipe and use 1 egg when cooking up smaller batches, if that helps?
Keri Coupar says
These are awesome! Be sure your baking powder is fresh or you won’t achieve the lift you’re looking for! Super yummy even with just butter! Definitely will make again!
Kelly says
I made this Thanksgiving morning and everyone loved them! By far the best pancake recipe I have made. This one is a keeper! Thank you!
Deedee says
Honestly eyeballed the entire recipe (except for the milk and flour) and it came out so fluffy. The batter was a bit thick so i added like 1/8th cup of water but these are the best pancakes I’ve ever made from scratch. Really fluffy like iHOP fluffy. Keeping it as a staple.
Lola says
I have been looking for a fluffy pancake recipe that doesn’t need buttermilk for a long time and I finally found it! Not flat or thin at all, light and fluffy. I prefer my pancakes without vanilla but that was the only change I made and they were delicious.
Sara Michaels says
We searched and experimented. The pancakes we came across were “eh”
THESE? Are extraordinary!!! They remind you of the PERFECT pancake that you think of whenever you compare other pancakes. We were searching for a recipe that reminded us of a local cafe with homemade pancakes. Lights, fluffy, sweet.
THIS IS THE RECIPE!
Joan beard says
These are very good !! My electric went off after just making two !! ?
Cindy says
What is a serving? 1 pancake? I appreciate the nutritional information, but would like to know the serving size as I’m trying to calculate the points for WW. Thanks!
Karina says
Hi Cindy. I calculated it per pancake so readers can decide how many to have! And you’re welcome!
Rob says
These are the best pancakes I’ve made. My wife loved them thank you.