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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!
Watch how we make the BEST pancakes!
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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.
Honestly, not a huge pancake kinda gal and my hubby isn’t either, but there is something magical about these pancakes (I think it has to do with the amount of sugar/baking powder in this recipe) but these pancakes are AMAZING … I’ve had them 2 days in a row and the batter almost seems better on day 2 (only used half the batter the first day and refrigerated the rest)
Highly recommend and commend the maker of this recipe SO YUMMY, SO FLUFFY!!!!!
Will be my go to recipe for pancakes!! Can add things like blueberries and chocolate chips or bananas and it just elevates the pancake so much more
PLEASE TRY!!
So good im literaly dying!! Im only 12 the recipe is so simple and easy.
We ran out of store bought pancake mix, which is the only way I’ve ever made pancakes. My kids really wanted them today so I googled pancake mix. This was riddled with 5 star reviews and didn’t require buttermilk! WIN! I started making this when I realized I didn’t have enough baking powder but another quick Google search taught me I could mix baking soda with lemon juice, so I did. My milk was very slushy from defrosting and when I mixed it with my melted butter it made the butter hard again. It was one thing after another attempting to make this mix and I was pretty sure this was going to be another one of my mom fails but it was NOT. My very vocal 13yr old son declared these to be the BEST pancakes he’s ever had, and he’s had A LOT of them in his years. We’re saving this and I may have to stop buying store mix as this want difficult ( as long a you have the ingredients that is)
Just made these today for a brunch with the girls! Best pancakes I’ve ever made and eaten! Thank you 🙂
Just made these and can highly recommend this recipe. I had one egg and no milk, only coconut milk powder, which i had never tried before, and was looking for something to eat for breakfast. I saw your recipe, and gave it a go with the coconut milk and I couldn’t believe how good these were. Thank you! Can’t wait to try making them again with real milk.
HOLY MOLY. This is going straight into my recipe folder and I’m already excited to make more. We decided to do Christmas Breakfast-for-dinner this year and found your recipe. My ADHD 6 year old son did all the measuring and mixing with no issue– that’s how easy it is!
The only thing I changed is that I cut the sugar in half, simply because I planned on adding chocolate chips (which I then forgot lol).
Low and slow is the way to go with this one. This recipe yielded 10 decent-sized thick pancakes, which was perfect for 3 people. Cooking took about 5 mins per pancake with the heat on medium-low. They turned out picture perfect and tasted so good; I didn’t manage to snap a pic before they were gone.
THANK YOU for making our Christmas dinner wonderful. Happy Holidays!
Love the texture and the flavor.
I have tried many pancake recipes and when it comes to non-vegan ones this one is definitely the best. Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi Krystyna, I’m thrilled to hear that you love the texture and flavor of the pancakes! It means a lot to know that among many recipes, this one stands out as the best for you. Thank you so much for your kind words, and I’m delighted you enjoyed the pancakes. If you ever explore more recipes or have questions, feel free to reach out. Happy cooking!
I’ve been making this every Saturday morning for my family and they love it so much! This is the best pancake recipe and the fact that I can change the number of pancakes I want to make is just GENIUS.
I’m so happy to hear that the pancake recipe has become a Saturday morning tradition for your family! It’s wonderful that the flexibility in the number of pancakes suits your needs. Thank you for your kind words and for making it a part of your weekend routine. If you ever try more recipes or have questions, feel free to share. Happy Saturday morning cooking!
I am a terrible cook. I have picky kids. I have never written a review before. I tried this recipe because I was out of Krusteez. I can never go back to boxed pancake mix again. The kids turned their noses up at them before trying because they knew they were different. Everyone devoured them. They are amazing!!!
I’m so thrilled to hear that the recipe turned out amazing and even won over your picky eaters! It’s wonderful that you ventured into trying it and found success. If you ever explore more recipes or have questions, feel free to reach out. Happy cooking!
Just great! And very easy. I love how you mix wet ingredients in the same bowl with dry ones! Less dishes to wash.
Hi Artem, I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe and found it easy to make! Mixing wet and dry ingredients in the same bowl to minimize dishes is always a win.
Best pancake recipe I’ve ever tried!!! Both of my kids are the fussiest pancake critics annd never finish them… they both finished their plates! Will be saving this recipe!