An easy homemade easy, fluffy, American pancakes from scratch recipe that uses everyday ingredients that you probably already have on hand that makes the best pancakes every time!
1-1/4cups whole milkor buttermilk for buttermilk pancakes
1egg
3tablespoonmelted salted butter
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and sugar.
Next, add in the milk, egg, 3 tbsp. melted butter and vanilla.
Using a whisk, lightly mix the batter blending the ingredients. Do not overmix. Lumps are good!
Use an additional tablespoon of butter, and melt in the pan over medium heat.
Using the 1/4 measuring cup, scoop out a serving of batter on the butter covered pan.
When bubbles start to form on top of the pancake, flip.
Cook this side of the pancake for about 1-2 minutes, or until the color of the underside of the pancake reaches a golden brown.
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Notes
Making Pancakes in Advance - You can actually make the pancake batter in advance. Simply mix as instructed and refrigerate in an air-tight, covered container for up to 2 days, until ready to cook.
Freezing Pancakes - Love having pancakes on hand? You can make a large batch (simply double or triple the recipe using the quick-calculation buttons in the recipe card below to figure measurements for you) and once cooked and cooled, store the pancakes in the freezer until ready to reheat and serve!
To save even more time in the future, whip up extra dry ingredients, mixed together to make a pancake mix, and store in a sealable container or bag. Then, just add the wet ingredients when it comes time to make! Pro Tip: Print off the recipe card below and tape it to the plastic container for easy reference!
How do you make buttermilk pancakes?Simply substitute regular milk for buttermilk or substitute buttermilk by mixing milk with a few drops of lemon juice.
What makes a good pancake?
Making sure all of your ingredients are fresh - not expired, especially the baking powder.
Don't overmix!
Rest the batter for about 5 minutes before cooking.
How do you cook pancakes in a skillet?Yes! I prefer an electric griddle because it makes more at one time. However, a skillet can also create an "edge" and allow the pancakes to have a crispier edge and a fluffy center! NOTE: See the image below of pancakes cooked in a skillet compared to the other pancake photos that are cooked on a griddle!) Simply butter a large skillet and cook pancakes over medium-high heat, according to the directions in the recipe card below!