Fluffy Pancakes – Light, Airy, and Perfect Every Time

Make the fluffiest pancakes ever with this easy recipe! Light, golden, and buttery — perfect for weekend breakfasts, brunches, or cozy mornings at home.

Fluffy Pancakes

Description

These Fluffy Pancakes are a cozy breakfast dream — light, tender, and perfectly golden. With simple ingredients and a few easy tricks, you’ll have a tall stack of soft, buttery pancakes that melt in your mouth. Top them with syrup, berries, or whipped cream for the perfect start to your day! These pancakes make the perfect start to the day with breakfast burritos or biscuits and sausage gravy. For a sweet finish, try homemade doughnuts.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 ¼ cups milk (whole or buttermilk for extra fluff)

• 1 large egg

• 3 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

2. Add wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

3. Combine: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined.(It’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy — that’s what keeps them fluffy!)

4. Let the batter rest: Let the batter sit for 5–10 minutes. This allows the baking powder to activate and makes the pancakes extra fluffy.

5. Cook: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.

6. Serve: Stack pancakes high and serve warm with butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar.

Tips & Variations

• For extra fluff, separate the egg and beat the egg white until soft peaks form, then fold it gently into the batter.

• Add chocolate chips, blueberries, or sliced bananas for a fun twist.

• Make it buttermilk style by substituting milk with buttermilk and reducing baking powder to 2 teaspoons.

• Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you cook the rest.

  Fluffy Pancakes — FAQ

  Q: How do I make my pancakes extra fluffy? Don’t overmix the batter — a few small lumps are okay! Let the batter rest 5–10 minutes before cooking.

  Q: Can I substitute buttermilk for regular milk? Yes! Buttermilk makes pancakes even fluffier and adds a delicious tang.

  Q: Why are my pancakes turning out flat? They may need fresh baking powder, or you might be overmixing the batter. Mix gently and cook right away.

  Q: Can I freeze leftover pancakes? Yes — freeze in a single layer, then store in a bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster or microwave.

  Q: Can I add chocolate chips or fruit? Definitely, add mix-ins after pouring batter onto the griddle to keep them evenly distributed.