fluffy pancake recipe

Here’s a fluffy pancake recipe that guarantees light, airy, and soft pancakes every time. This is definitely a recipe you won’t want to lose!

Best Fluffy Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk (or buttermilk for even fluffier pancakes)
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prep dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Do not overmix! It’s okay if there are a few lumps—overmixing can make the pancakes dense instead of fluffy.
4. Rest the batter: Let the batter sit for about 5 minutes. This allows the baking powder to activate and the batter to thicken slightly, which contributes to fluffiness.
5. Cook the pancakes:

• Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.
• Once the pan is hot (but not smoking), ladle about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
• Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and the edges start to look set, about 2-3 minutes. Then, flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown on both sides.

1. Serve: Stack the pancakes on a plate and keep them warm by covering with a kitchen towel. Serve with your favorite toppings, like maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Tips for Extra Fluffiness:

• Use buttermilk: If you can, use buttermilk instead of regular milk for even fluffier pancakes. The acidity in buttermilk reacts with the baking soda and helps make the pancakes rise higher.
• Don’t overmix: Overmixing the batter will lead to dense pancakes. It’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy!
• Let the batter rest: Give the batter a little time to rest before cooking. It helps the pancakes rise better and be fluffier.

These pancakes should be thick, soft, and absolutely perfect. Enjoy!