The Fluffiest Pancakes Ever (Better Than Brunch!)

Let me tell you something, sweetie, once you make these pancakes, you’ll never reach for a box mix again. These Fluffy Pancakes are soft, thick, golden, and so easy to make that you’ll wonder why you ever settled for flat, lifeless flapjacks. Whether it's a lazy Sunday morning or you're whipping up breakfast-for-dinner, this is the stack that gets everyone out of bed smiling.

Just a few pantry staples, 5 minutes of prep, and boom, you’ve got a sky-high stack of fluffy, buttery goodness begging for maple syrup.

Why You’ll Love These Pancakes

  • Thick, soft, and pillowy, not sad and soggy

  • 5-minute batter, 15-minute cook time

  • Made with simple ingredients you already have

  • Kid-approved (and grown-up devoured)

Ingredients for fluffy homemade pancake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 4 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1¾ cups milk

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1 large egg

Want them even fluffier? Let your batter rest 5 minutes before cooking.

How to Make Fluffy Pancakes From Scratch

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

  2. Add the wet ingredients: Make a little well in the center. Pour in the milk, melted butter, vanilla, and crack in that egg.

  3. Whisk it up: Stir until just combined, don’t overmix! A few lumps are totally fine. Batter should be thick but pourable. If it's too thick, add a splash of milk.

  4. Heat your pan: Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add a little butter, because everything’s better with butter.

  5. Cook 'em: Scoop about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the pan. Use the back of the measuring cup to gently spread it into a circle.

  6. Flip when ready: When you see bubbles on top and golden edges underneath, flip and cook the other side until it’s perfectly golden-brown.

  7. Serve hot: Stack them high and serve with warm maple syrup, a pat of butter, fresh fruit, or all of the above. You earned this.

Tips from Your Pancake-Tía

  • Don’t skip the vanilla, it adds that cozy, from-scratch flavor.

  • For extra height, use fresh baking powder and resist the urge to flatten them.

  • Feeling fancy? Add blueberries, bananas, or chocolate chips right into the batter before flipping.

Serving Size & Time

  • Servings: Makes about 12 pancakes

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes

  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

  • Total Time: 20 minutes

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