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Fluffy Pancake Recipe

Stack of fluffy golden pancakes topped with a pat of butter and drizzled with syrup on a white plate.
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A step-by-step guide to making light, fluffy pancakes from scratch using simple ingredients and expert techniques.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – provides structure
  • Baking powder – adds height and fluffiness
  • Baking soda – reacts with buttermilk for extra lift
  • Buttermilk – adds moisture and tender texture
  • Eggs – bind ingredients and give richness
  • Sugar – enhances flavor and promotes browning
  • Salt – balances sweetness and enhances flavor
  • Vanilla extract – adds aromatic depth
  • Melted butter – for moisture and a golden finish

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar) in a bowl.
  2. Whisk wet ingredients (buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter) in a separate bowl.
  3. Fold wet into dry gently without overmixing — some lumps are fine.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes.
  5. Preheat griddle or skillet over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles gently.
  6. Pour batter (about 1/2 cup per pancake) onto the pan without spreading.
  7. Flip pancakes when bubbles form and edges are set.
  8. Cook the other side until golden brown, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Don’t press pancakes with a spatula after flipping — it flattens them.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
  • Clean the pan between batches to avoid burnt bits.
  • Keep pancakes warm in the oven at 200°F while cooking others.
  • Customize with add-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, or mashed bananas.

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