Description
This easy homemade pancake recipe delivers fluffy, tender pancakes perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast. Made with simple ingredients like flour, milk, and eggs, these pancakes are lightly sweetened and can be customized with vanilla extract for extra flavor. The recipe yields 8 servings and uses a stovetop skillet to cook pancakes to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed and the mixture is light and airy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and optional vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently mix the batter without over-stirring; leaving some lumps will help maintain fluffiness.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Cook Pancakes – First Side: Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles begin to form on the surface and the edges look set.
- Cook Pancakes – Second Side: Flip the pancake carefully and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the pancake is cooked through.
- Repeat: Continue cooking the remaining batter in the same way, greasing the skillet as needed to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as syrup, fresh fruit, or butter.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy; some lumps are fine.
- Use a non-stick skillet or griddle for best results.
- Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning while ensuring pancakes cook through.
- For dairy-free options, substitute milk with almond, soy, or oat milk and use vegetable oil instead of butter.
- Vanilla extract enhances flavor but is optional.
- Leftover pancakes can be frozen and reheated in a toaster or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
