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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. 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 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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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-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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
OMG! These were so good!
The only recipe for pancakes I have used in ages. So good and fluffy!
BEST PANCAKE RECIPE EVER! I made these with my preschooler and let him have fun and be as independent as possible, so measurements were not super precise and combining ingredients was…interesting! But they still came out beautifully, and he was so proud. These came out better than any pancakes I’ve ever made before!
The first time I made these I used half the baking powder (for some reason baking powder has a very strong taste for me, I use less than the recommended amount in most recipes) and accidentally used 2 TBS of vanilla instead of 2 TSP and it was an incredibly happy accident! 10/10 recommend using 2 TBS of vanilla! lol my fav pancake recipe I’ve ever tried. Thank you for sharing!
I’ve never stuck on a specific pancake recipe before now. This is the only one you need. Perfect results better than restaurant taste and really versatile. I needed to use a bunch of bananas so I made this batter as listed and sliced bananas in the butter first before each pancake. So yummy!
I’m so happy to hear this pancake recipe has become your go-to Tiffany!
My favorite pancake recipe. Now that I’m in a calorie deficit and focusing on protein, has anyone tried replacing a small amount of flour with protein powder? How did it turn out
Outstanding recipe! Husband declares it’s a winner. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
How would you adapt this recipe for using buttermilk instead of regular milk.
I’m so happy to hear this recipe was a hit Magnolia!
Genuinly the best pancakes I’ve had in a while!
I’m so happy to hear you loved this recipe Spot!
Made these this morning and they turned out great! Great flavor and texture. I will definitely be making them again.
I’m so happy to hear you loved this recipe Celeste! Happy cooking!
My family loves these pancakes!! They are indeed super fluffy and delicious! I make them for our big Saturday breakfasts pretty consistently since discovering the recipe. Thank you!! Going to try a waffle recipe today!
I’m so thrilled to hear you loved this recipe, Kate! It makes me so happy to know it’s become a family favorite!