Fluffy American-Style Pancakes

Tall, fluffy, buttery pancakes that actually stay soft – the only recipe you'll need

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
8 pancakes

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 3½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda (secret fluff booster)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp white sugar
  • 1¼ cups (300 ml) whole milk (or buttermilk)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 Tbsp melted butter (cooled) + extra for cooking
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
  2. In another bowl or jug whisk milk, egg, melted butter and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined — a few small lumps are perfect! Do NOT overmix.
  4. Let batter rest 5–10 minutes (this makes them extra fluffy).
  5. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle on medium heat. Lightly grease with butter.
  6. Pour ~⅓ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on surface and edges look set (≈2–3 min).
  7. Flip carefully and cook 1–2 minutes more until golden.
  8. Serve immediately with butter, maple syrup, berries, whipped cream, Nutella… whatever makes you happy!
Pro tip: For even fluffier pancakes — separate the egg, whip the white to soft peaks and fold it in at the very end. Yes… it’s worth the extra bowl.
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