Description
Start your day the delicious way with this Best Pancake Recipe — a quick breakfast idea that’s simple, fluffy, and absolutely irresistible. These golden pancakes are soft on the inside, perfectly crisp on the edges, and easy enough for beginners to master. Whether you’re looking for easy recipes, healthy snacks, or cozy food ideas for your weekend brunch, this pancake recipe checks all the boxes. It’s a must-have for your breakfast ideas collection and doubles as an easy dinner treat, too!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter or oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined.
4. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes to activate the baking powder.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease it lightly.
6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the pan.
7. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
8. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
9. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup or powdered sugar.
Notes
Letting the batter rest is key to achieving maximum fluffiness.
Don’t overmix — it’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy.
Flip the pancakes only once, when bubbles form and edges are dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg