There's something comforting about waking up to a stack of warm, fluffy pancakes. While boxed mixes are convenient, making pancakes from scratch is surprisingly simple and often tastes even better.
This classic recipe uses everyday pantry ingredients and comes together in about 20 minutes, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even breakfast-for-dinner.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
Customize your pancakes with:
- Fresh strawberries
- Blueberries
- Banana slices
- Maple syrup
- Honey
- Chopped pecans
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Sugar
- Salt
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together:
- Milk
- Egg
- Melted butter
- Vanilla extract
Step 3: Make the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Mix gently until just combined.
A few small lumps are perfectly fine. Overmixing can make pancakes less fluffy.
Step 4: Cook
Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
Cook for about 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface.
Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
