Pancake Recipe

This easy pancake recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a stack of light, fluffy homemade pancakes that your family will absolutely flip over.

This basic pancake recipe is great for the kids to help with, too. Measuring and stirring are two jobs they always love and if they’re old enough, who doesn’t love to flip a pancake on the griddle. Fluffy pancakes are great for any day of the week, not just a slow weekend morning. Raid the pantry for extra fun toppings and enjoy!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• You only need pantry staples to make this easy pancake recipe.
• Pancake batter comes together in minutes and cooks perfectly on your griddle.
• Leftovers from this simple pancake recipe freeze well for an easy breakfast down the road.

Ingredients for Easy Homemade Pancakes

• Flour – We recommend all-purpose flour.
• Baking powder – Gives pancakes the rise that makes them unique.
• Sugar – We use granulated sugar.
• Salt – Balances the sweetness and brings out the flavor.
• Egg – Adds structure, flavor, and fluffiness.
• Milk – We used regular 2% milk, but buttermilk would be great too.
• Butter – Use melted butter to make sure it incorporates well into the batter. You will also need additional butter for the skillet you are cooking the pancakes in.

How To Make Homemade Pancakes

Combine and sift all dry ingredients into a bowl.

In a separate bowl beat egg until light and fluffy. Add milk and melted butter and stir to combine.

Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just a few small lumps are left.

Heat griddle or skillet over medium to low heat. Melt butter and ladle about 1/4 cup of batter onto skillet. When bubbles form on top of the pancake, flip and golden brown the other side.

Can I Make These Gluten-Free?

You can substitute your favorite 1:1 gluten-free flour in place of all purpose to make these pancakes gluten free.

Optional Add-Ins For Homemade Pancakes

• Mini chocolate chips
• Chopped strawberries
• Cocoa powder
• Raspberry
• White chocolate chips
• Cooked bacon
• Brown sugar and cinnamon
• Lemon zest
• Mashed banana
• Sprinkles
• Blueberries

The original recipe doesn’t call for vanilla extract, but it does add a great flavor. I recommend 1/4 – 1/2 tseaspoon vanilla!

Storage and Reheating

FRIDGE: Cool pancakes to room temperature and then wrap them in aluminum foil or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftover pancakes will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.

FREEZER: Freeze homemade pancakes for a super convenient weekday breakfast when you’ve got to get out the door quickly. We recommend a layer of parchment paper between the pancakes when you freeze them so they don’t stick together or flash freezing them in a single layer on a sheet pan. Transfer them to an airtight container or bag and place back in the freezer.

You can warm frozen pancakes in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds or until warmed through. Add about 5 seconds for frozen pancakes. If you add more than one pancake add an additional 5-10 seconds for each pancake. We have been known to throw ours in the toaster if you like them a bit crispy on the outside.

Can I make pancake batter ahead of time?

If you want to prepare the batter ahead of time we recommend mixing the dry ingredients ahead of time and having it in your pantry. Store in an airtight container.

When ready to enjoy the pancakes simply add the wet ingredients and enjoy. The dry mix will last as long as your flour and baking powder do, so make sure to use fresh ingredients.

We have a recipe for pancake mix that you can use so you always have a big batch on hand!

Can I Refrigerate Pancake Batter?

If you are going to host a brunch and want to make the batter a little ahead of time, you can mix it, cover it and put it in the fridge until you need it. Give the batter a good stir before cooking pancakes and let it sit at room temperature while your pan heats up.

How to Keep Pancakes Warm

Heat an oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Put a cooling rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and place it inside the oven. The baking rack with help air to circulate freely, which prevents the pancakes from becoming soggy. Add pancakes in a single layer to the rack when they are cooked.

Get your favorite toppings out – pancake breakfast is a breeze with this fluffy pancake recipe. You’ll even be making this during the week before work and school.

How to Serve Pancakes

Sinfully good is how I would describe these. Serve with a batch of the Best Scrambled Eggs to round out an amazing breakfast. Of course, no breakfast is complete without bacon or sausage on the side. Fresh fruit salad is always a welcome addition to our breakfast table.

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