How to Make the Fluffy Pancakes: Easy Brunch Recipe
There’s something about a stack of fluffy pancakes on a slow Sunday morning that just feels so comforting. This recipe is so easy, fool proof and perfect for a slow Sunday brunch.
Golden brown, soft in the middle, and perfect with maple syrup, these homemade pancakes are the kind of breakfast or brunch that makes ordinary mornings feel special.
If you’ve ever ended up with flat pancakes or chewy pancake disasters, this fluffy pancake recipe is for you. The secret comes down to a few simple tricks: not over mixing the pancake batter, using room temperature ingredients, and letting the batter rests for a few minutes before cooking.
These are truly the most simple fluffy pancakes which are light, airy, and made from scratch with some simple pantry staples.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy recipe made with everyday ingredients
- Soft, fluffy texture every time
- Better than boxed pancake mix
- Perfect for weekday morning breakfasts or relaxed pancake day brunches
- Delicious with chocolate chips, maple syrup, fruit, or butter
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups self raising flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup
- 250 mls cups whole milk (or regular milk)
Optional Add-Ins
- Chocolate chips
- Blueberries
How to Make Fluffy Pancakes
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl or jug, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup and milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until combined.
- The pancake batter should be slightly lumpy batter as this makes a huge difference when creating fluffier pancakes. Too much flour mixing can lead to chewy pancake texture instead of pancakes light and airy.
- Allow the batter rests for 5–10 minutes.
- Warm a frying pan over medium-low heat. I use butter to help the pancakes not to stick.
- Avoid high heat as pancakes cook more evenly on the lowest setting that still allows them to turn golden brown.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each perfect pancake.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until some bubbles appear across the top surface and the edges begin to set. Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden pancakes form.
- The first pancake is usually the tester pancake, so don’t worry if it’s not perfect.
- Stack the pancakes and serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and fruit of your choice!
Tips for the Best Fluffy Pancakes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother pancake batter
- Don’t over mix as slightly lumpy batter creates a fluffy texture
- Letting the batter rest helps avoid flat pancakes
- Cook on low-medium heat instead of high heat
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a warm oven on a baking sheet in a single layer
- For perfectly round, uniform pancakes use a cookie cutter.
Serving Ideas
Serve your homemade pancakes with:
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Peanut butter
- Crispy bacon
Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl or jug, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup and milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until combined. The pancake batter should be slightly lumpy batter as this makes a huge difference when creating fluffier pancakes.
- Allow the batter rests for 10-15 minutes.
- Warm a pan over medium-low heat. I use butter to help the pancakes not stick.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each perfect pancake and cook for 1-2 minutes until some bubbles appear across the top surface and the edges begin to set.
- For perfectly round, uniform pancakes, use a cookie cutter.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden pancakes form.
- Stack the pancakes and serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and fruit of your choice!
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