Best Pancake Recipe
Light, fluffy pancakes that are perfect for breakfast or brunch, easily customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1.25 cups milk
- 1 count egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Carefully combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. A few lumps are okay—overmixing can lead to tough pancakes.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
- For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then flip and cook until the other side is golden brown.
Serving
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings, like maple syrup, berries, or whipped cream.
Notes
For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for about 5-10 minutes before cooking. You can customize with flavors like chocolate chips, nuts, or blueberries. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheat before serving.