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Look no further, because a steaming stack of the world’s Best Fluffy Pancakes are right here! Weekends will never be the same again. No buttermilk needed!
SIMPLE. EASY. QUICK. FLUFFY. This is the best pancake recipe you will ever find, full of tips and tricks to help you perfect your pancake batch.
NO FAIL WEEKEND PANCAKE RECIPE
Every single Sunday morning begins with pancakes… and ends with leftover pancakes. These are everything you want in a pancake. They’re soft and so fluffy… each mouthful melts in your mouth, making this great recipe from scratch is so much better than the store bought powdered mix. You’ll be reaching for more than one… stack. Possibly. Probably.
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 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, skillet 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-sized 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.
Behold… perfect pancakes. Almost like a good sponge cake!
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I love breakfast and love cooking for my entire family and get the kids to help. After all these years, I’ve been able to create, make, and taste a lot of recipes that just COMPLETE your table.
If you love fluffy pancakes as much as I do, see my list of pancake tuesday recipes. There are plenty of other brunch recipes on the site that follow the same idea. Things like cappuccino pancakes, which add a little coffee flavor to the batter, or paffles, a mix between pancakes and waffles with crispy edges and a fluffy texture.
For something savory, try a simple brunch frittata or classic eggs benedict.
For something creamy, dishes like turkish classic eggs with garlicky yogurt or simple poached eggs on toast fit right into the same kind of brunch spread.
My top FAQ’s
I get asked this question a lot, and unfortunately the answer is NO. The secret to this easy recipe comes from mixing the baking soda, baking powder and milk. It gives off a chemical reaction creating bubbles and lift for the batter. This is the crucial step in getting the perfect rise making the pancakes the world’s fluffiest.
Never store the pancake batter in the refrigerator as you will get flat pancakes. You can cook them ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. The cooked pancakes can be reheated in the microwave on high for 30 sec, making sure they are covered with a damp paper towel, trapping the moisture in. Alternatively you can heat them in the oven, preheating it to 350°F (175°C), make sure they are on a baking sheet in a single layer for 5-8 mins.
In the recipe card I have given the option of taking out the sugar and replacing it with sweetener like Splenda, making this suitable for prediabetics. I would suggest serving the pancakes with sugar free maple syrup, sugar free chocolate chips (like Bake Believe or Choc Zero brands), blueberries and strawberries as they have low glycemic index.
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Best Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose or plain flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or sweetener
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda*
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 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 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!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Great pancakes but omg, no cinnamon??
I had to add a touch of cinnamon to mine and then they became perfect!
I have to say that this recipe is five stars. I thought that I would be the first one to say that they were not, but they were perfect. My brother, who is hard to please said that they are the best pancakes he has ever had, and he is very particular. These are also the best pancakes that I have eve had, and I have had some pretty good pancakes.
What the heck? I never make pancakes at home anymore as they never are as good as a restaurants. I saw this recipe and another that were for fluffy pancakes which I was doubting that any pancake can be that fluffy ! The other recipe called for beating the egg whites and then folding them in but this one looked so easy. So I decided on the easy one! Omg! They are the best pancakes I have ever had anywhere! They melt in your mouth and are so light and fluffy! Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe!
Turned out amazing! Probably the best pancakes I’ve ever made. So fluffy and delicious. 10/10.
I made them this weekend for my fiance and the kids. They hadn’t tried them stuffed with Nutella (my Dad’s “secret” ingredient). Rave reviews!
This pancake recipe is the BEST one I’ve ever tried! My kids wanted pancakes for breakfast and I had run out of my trusty Krusteaz mix. So I searched for homemade recipe and came across this one. They are so delicious – light, fluffy, and moist. My husband (who doesn’’t really like pancakes) *loved* them. No more box mix for us! I’ll be making these from now on. 🙂
The best fluffiest pancakes ever!!!
WOW! WOW!! WOW!!!
Followed this recipe (almost) exactly. The recipe emphasizes the importance of making sure the batter runs freely off the mixing tool, not too thick, nor too thin, which is spot-on advice, BUT I had to add at least a 1/2 cup more milk (I actually used light cream – 10%bf – because I’d run out of milk ;-), a few tablespoons at a time, mixing thoroughly in between, until I KNEW it was the right consistency to run freely out of the 1/4cup measure onto the pan.. Long story short, this ‘BEST Fluffiest’pancakes recipe lived up to its billing as, to my taste, the resulting pancakes are on-par with the best I’ve ever had, being Fluffy, for sure, AND MOIST, as well – which, to me, is EQUALLY important in a gourmet-class pancake. This recipe truly delivers on both counts AND the just-right vanilla-sugar TASTE is devine. This recipe is now my Go-To.. can’t imagine anything better!!!
I’ve made pancakes using this recipe sooo many times, I know the measurement by heart already! Thank youuu.
I made this a few days ago and it was deliciously fluffy! The only thing I changed was reducing the sugar to about a couple tablespoons. The rest, I followed as per the recipe.
I also froze them individually by wrapping in baking papers and they reheat well in the microwave using the defrost setting for a few minutes. My hubby and toddler love it! So delicious when eaten with honey.
Saving it to make again in the future.