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Fluffy homemade pancakes stacked with butter and maple syrup dripping down the sides on a plate

Fluffy Pancake Recipe

The best fluffy pancake recipe made from scratch! These easy homemade pancakes are soft, buttery, and perfect every time with expert tips, variations, and step-by-step instructions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 8 pancakes
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients

  • 1½ cup flour all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet ingredients

  • 1¼ cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In separate bowls, whisk together dry ingredients, then whisk together wet ingredients.
  • Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients in the bowl. — DO NOT overmix 👉 Lumps = fluffy pancakes. Rest your batter 5-10 minutes.
  • Medium-low heat with ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Flip when bubbles form and cook another 45 seconds or so.
  • Top with your favorite toppings or simple honey or syrup.

Notes

🥗 NUTRITION (PER SERVING)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbs: 24g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Sugar: 4g
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