Best Fluffy Pancakes: Easy and Delicious
These best fluffy pancakes are easy to make and deliciously light, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- non-stick griddle or large pan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ¼ cups milk (any kind)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl, then add milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until just combined.
- Preheat a non-stick griddle or pan over medium-high heat and grease the surface.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the hot surface, cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another minute.
- Serve the pancakes warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For variations, add up to 1 cup of fruit or ½ cup of chocolate chips to the batter. The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight, and cooked pancakes can be frozen for up to 3 months.