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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.
wow these were phenomenal. So thicc and fluffy. We added a dash of cinnamon and substituted oak milk. Will absolutely be making again.
Thanks Victoria! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Amazing recipe, it came out very fluffy and satisfying to eat.
Thanks a lot Rain. I’m so pleased to hear you enjoyed it!
Made this recipe this morning and I love it so much. My 3 year old is a pancake lover and he loves them. Thank you for the recipe.
You’re welcome! I hope you both continue to enjoy this recipe for many years to come. Enjoy!
Hello! We really like this recipe, my kids absolute love it! I was wondering if I can replace the milk with buttermilk (just bought a bottle by mistake & I was wondering if this would be a good option). Thank you in advance
Hi Angela, swapping milk for buttermilk in a pancake recipe is definitely doable, though it may slightly affect the texture and flavor.
Oh my goodness! First time making these and hands down they are the best pancakes we’ve ever had. Even more so because I realized last minute I was completely out of syrup, and not wanting to make a trip to the store, we ate them hot off the griddle with just butter. Absolutely amazing flavor. I’m going to share this recipe with everybody I know!
Thank you so much Barbara, you just made my day!
My kid wanted make the pancake.I picked simple and the web has check box for ingredients which easy for kids.She made it and so good!!!😊 Hope she keeps making for me!🤞
I’m so happy to hear this! You just made my day too. Happy cooking to both of you!
This is by far the best pancake recipe I’ve ever used. I make a lot of different pancakes recipes through the years and this one definitely tops them off
I’m so happy to hear that this recipe become a favorite of yours Keith!
So fluffy!! 😍😍
Best pancakes! Easy and fluffy. I substituted pure maple syrup instead of the sugar, but otherwise exactly the same and they were delicious.
Hi RoseAnn! Thank you! I’m delighted to hear you loved the pancakes. Happy coooking!
Simple and delicious recipe. Cooked it for 3 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the flip side.
Hi Vak! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Made these today and they came out absolutely delicious. How can I Pin this recipe for later?
Hi Kristel! I’m so glad to hear they turned out delicious! To pin the recipe for later, you can use the “Pin” button if your browser or website has that feature. Alternatively, you can bookmark the page or save it to a recipe collection on your preferred recipe management app. Enjoy!
Hi, I’m writing from Italy.
I prepared your pancakes and the taste Is really good.
Just one thing is different, the external.sude 9f my pancakes is thinner than yours
How is it possible? What’s wrong?
Thank you for you recipe and for your reply
Ciao Lucia! We believe the issue could be with the flour. During my recent travels, I noticed that Italian flour is different from the US flour in terms of categorization and the type of wheat used. This difference might be affecting the final result of the recipe.