Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

Name: Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10–12 pancakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 190 g (1½ cups) all-purpose flour; 300 g (1¼ cups) milk; 1 large egg (about 50 g); 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted; 25 g (2 tbsp) granulated sugar; 12 g (1 tbsp) baking powder; 5 g (1 tsp) vanilla extract; 3 g (½ tsp) salt

Thick, fluffy pancakes from a batter that rests five minutes before cooking. Two bowls, no mixer, and everything comes from the cupboard.

By Simple Table Recipes · August 7, 2026

A stack of fluffy homemade pancakes with butter and maple syrup, berries alongside

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Makes: 10–12 pancakes
Difficulty: Easy

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Yield: 10–12 pancakes
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

190 g (1½ cups) all-purpose flour
300 g (1¼ cups) milk
1 large egg (about 50 g)
30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
25 g (2 tbsp) granulated sugar
12 g (1 tbsp) baking powder
5 g (1 tsp) vanilla extract
3 g (½ tsp) salt

Instructions

Step 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the 190 g flour, 25 g sugar, 12 g baking powder, and 3 g salt.
Step 2. In another bowl, whisk together the 300 g milk, 1 egg, 30 g melted butter, and 5 g vanilla.
Step 3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Step 4. Stir just until combined. A few small lumps are fine. Do not overmix.
Step 5. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
Step 6. Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Step 7. Pour about 60 ml / ¼ cup batter for each pancake.
Step 8. Cook for about 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to look set.
Step 9. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 10. Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, fruit, or other toppings.