Description
These easy and fluffy American-style pancakes are perfect for breakfast or brunch. Light, tender, and ready in minutes with pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- 3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy—do not overmix.
- 4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to activate the baking powder.
- 5. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- 6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- 7. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
- 8. Flip and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- 9. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Resting the batter helps achieve a better rise and texture.
- You can make these pancakes dairy-free by using almond milk and oil.
- Leftover pancakes can be frozen and reheated in a toaster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: fluffy pancakes, easy pancakes, American breakfast, brunch recipe