How to make pancakes | Complete Guide

Nothing beats the warm, comforting taste of fluffy homemade pancakes on a lazy morning. Whether you’re making breakfast for the family or treating yourself to a weekend delight, this easy pancakes recipe delivers golden, soft, and melt in your mouth pancakes every time.
With simple pantry ingredients and a few quick steps, you’ll be flipping the best pancakes in town no box mix required!

Why This is the Best Pancakes Recipe?

• Quick & Easy: Ready in under 20 minutes.
• Fluffy Texture: Light, airy, and soft pancakes.
• Customizable: Add chocolate chips, blueberries, or banana slices.
• Perfect for Any Time: Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Simple ingredients, big results:
• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 3 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp melted butter (plus more for cooking)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional for flavor)

How to Make Pancakes from Scratch

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Step 3: Make the Batter

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined. A few lumps are okay don’t overmix!

Step 4: Cook the Pancakes

• Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease with butter or oil.
• Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).

Step 5: Serve Warm

Stack them high and serve with your favorite toppings!

Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Freeze pancakes between layers of parchment for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Microwave or heat on a skillet until warm.

Final Thoughts

Once you try this fluffy pancake recipe, you’ll never go back to store bought mixes again. It’s quick, versatile, and guaranteed to become your new breakfast favorite. Whether you’re keeping it classic or adding your own twist, these pancakes will make every morning special.

Blueberry Maple Pancakes

Recipe by Erick RolfsanCuisine: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy

Servingsservings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

250

kcal

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup milk

• 1 cup flour

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 egg

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

• 1+ cup fresh blueberries

Directions

• In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. In a small bowl, beat together egg and milk. Stir milk and egg into flour mixture. Mix in the butter and blueberries.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.