5 from 18 votes
Best Fluffy Pancakes
These pancakes produce a light, fluffy texture by combining baking powder and baking soda with a simple batter of flour, sugar, milk, butter, vanilla, and egg. The batter rests briefly to improve texture before cooking on a greased pan, which yields pancakes with a golden exterior and tender inside. Their mild sweetness and vanilla aroma make them suitable for breakfast or brunch, ready to be topped with syrups, fruits, or other favorites.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
12
pancakes
Calories:
156 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups milk (substitute with almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup butter melted and cooled (substitute with plant-based butter for dairy-free, unsalted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 egg large
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
- Add the milk, cooled melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg into the well. Begin by whisking the wet ingredients in the center, gradually incorporating the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. If your batter is too thick, add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until pourable.
- Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
- Preheat a nonstick pan or griddle over low-medium heat. Lightly grease with a small amount of butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan, spreading into a round shape. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the pancake with a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown and the pancake is cooked through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the pancakes warm with your choice of toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
141mg
(6%)
Potassium
218mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
196IU
(4%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.