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Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

These easy, from-scratch pancakes are soft, fluffy, and golden with crispy edges—perfect for a comforting breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 and 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil if you are out of butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but highly recommended

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly, then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until combined, leaving a few small lumps.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Optional add-ins like blueberries, chopped bananas, chocolate chips, or lemon zest can be added to the batter before cooking. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before using. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or skillet for best results.