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Best Ever Homemade Pancakes

Enjoy a soft, fluffy stack of homemade pancakes that melt in your mouth, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar You can reduce for less sweetness.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Helps them rise and stay fluffy.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole milk Almond milk works in a pinch.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together and enriches the flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted) Adds rich taste; can use oil instead.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional for an extra touch of flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients on the countertop.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Cooking
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; stir gently until combined.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set (around 2-3 minutes). Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Stack the pancakes on a warm plate.
  2. Top with your choice of syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
  3. Serve immediately for the best enjoyment.

Notes

Don't overmix the batter, rest it for a few minutes before cooking, and cook on medium heat for best results.