Description
Fluffy, light, and made with simple pantry staples, this easy homemade pancake recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Customize with your favorite toppings and enjoy every bite!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 ¼ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter (or vegetable oil)
Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients, pour in the wet mixture, and mix gently, leaving some lumps.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, greased lightly with butter or oil.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and vegetable oil.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
Customize by adding chocolate chips, blueberries, or banana slices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 pancakes
- Calories: 150 kcal
