The Best Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
These are the absolute best fluffy homemade pancakes! Simple, thick, and pillowy soft, they come together in minutes using basic pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in microwave for 30 seconds, set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
3. Stir milk and egg together.
4. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture.
5. Pour the butter, vanilla, and milk mixture into the well.
6. Use a wire whisk to stir everything together until just combined. It will be slightly thick and lumpy, but should be well incorporated.
7. Allow the batter to rest while heating a lightly oiled skillet or griddle to medium high heat.
8. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
9. Cook each side for 3-6 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
Notes
Make sure you are using BAKING POWDER, not baking soda.
I like to set my electric griddle to 325 degrees and spray with nonstick spray.
The pancake batter will be thick; this is normal for fluffy pancakes!
I don’t recommend making these in advance, but you can freeze leftovers.