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. The best fluffy pancakes recipe you will ever find, full of tips and tricks to help you perfect your pancakes.
NO FAIL WEEKEND PANCAKE RECIPE
Every single Sunday 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. 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 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 ¼ 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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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose or plain flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar or sweetener
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda*
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- ¼ 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-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!
Ella says
Incredible every time. Except I don’t mix the wet ingredients togwther first
Phil Monty says
Really great recipe. I don’t like to use that much baking powder. Very good pancakes.
Caitlin W says
Made these for my daughter and her friend this morning. Served with freshly made raspberry syrup and maple syrup. Huge hit! Easy to make and nice and fluffy. Saving this recipe!
Kaitlyn says
I make these pancakes at least once a week and they’re perfect every time. This is THE best pancake recipe there is
Nikki says
Best recipe ever! I’ve been using your pancake recipe for a few years now. I don’t need any other:-) The pancakes turn out perfect every time. Thank you!
Ana says
My go to recipe for pancakes, my whole family loves them!
Don says
Err ma gurd. Absolutely Delicious !
Best pancakes I’ve ever made.
Susan says
Might be my favorite pancakes ever. I added cinnamon to the dry ingredients and that was my only change. So light and fluffy- really nice.
Alice says
I just did that because I ran out of vanilla 😃
Abigail says
Every weekend I open up this same recipe to make pancakes. They’re fluffy, small and filling! They’re super delicious and my whole family loves them. I like putting some cinnamon or chocolate in them to spice them up. 🙂
Julia says
I use this recipe every single time I make pancakes. I don’t use baking soda and they still turn out wonderful! I love putting a few chocolate chips in to sweeten them up. They are so good!