Pancakes Recipe

Pancakes, soft and fluffy stack of pancakes for breakfast. There is no better way to start a day that waking up to warm pancakes with berries, butter and syrup. Learn how to make the perfect fluffy pancakes recipe with step by step pictures, instructions and video.

Pancakes recipe

Pancakes makes a great and healthy breakfast. Great for kids when they are rushing to schools. They will love it for sure. This pancake is so easy to whip up any time of the day. It taste so yummy and the texture is so fluffy and soft. I love it with maple syrup and butter because the soft texture in pancakes, the butter and maple syrup soaks into the pancakes makes it more enjoyable.

About Pancakes Recipe

Pancakes are soft and fluffy cakes which are cooked in a griddle or any flat pan. Pancakes are American staple breakfast which are popular among kids. These are so fast to make so it is perfect for busy mornings.

This recipe needs basic pantry staple ingredients. Also with some eggs, milk and butter you can whip up a batch of homemade fluffy pancakes in no time at all. You don't need any fancy equipments, just a mixing bowl and whisk is enough.

For more wholesome option, you can swap regular flour with whole wheat flour.

Make sure you check out my other pancake recipes like eggless pancakes, oats pancakes & banana pancakes.

Why you will love this recipe

• Fast to make, budget friendly, No prep required, takes less time.
• No fancy equipments required, all you need is a mixing bowl and whisk.
• Cooks in less than 1 minute. No age limits, even kids can make.
• Healthy and wholesome because of eggs, milk and flour.

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Pancake Ingredients

Plain Flour

I used plain flour in making this basic pancakes. Instead of plain flour you can use ½ cup wheat flour and  ½ cup of maida or use 1 cup of whole wheat flour. Using completely whole wheat flour will make the pancakes texture change a bit but still it will taste great. 

Baking powder

I used 2 tsp of baking powder for every 1 cup of plain flour which results in perfect soft pancakes. Changing the measurement will affect the texture. Baking powder cannot be substituted with baking soda. Both are entirely different. 

Milk

Use full fat whole milk. Milk along with egg and baking powder will give you soft pancakes. For dairy free option, you can use almond milk, soy milk. 

Egg

Egg is essential in making pancakes soft and light. If you are looking for an eggless option, check my eggless pancakes recipe. I add ½ tsp of vanilla extract in my pancakes which are completely optional. Vanilla and cinnamon powder will improve the flavor of pancakes 

Sugar

For pancakes you don’t need to use too much sugar. Since we will be serving pancakes with fruits, honey, or syrup.

Melted Butter

I add melted butter or oil into the pancake batter. This is my secret touch for making the best pancakes with even colour on top. I don’t add any fat to the pan when making pancakes. Using melted butter enhances the flavor of the pancakes. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Pancake Batter Consistency

Which type of pan is best for pancakes?

How to Make Best Homemade Pancakes

Pancake batter

Take egg in a mixing bowl. Add sugar, vanilla extract, milk and use a whisk to combine. Now add in the flour, salt, baking powder. For pancakes you have to use little extra baking powder for fluffy texture. Mix the batter till smooth. Don’t over the batter. Mix the melted butter into the pancake batter. Batter is done.

Cooking pancakes

Now heat a pan. You can use nonstick pan or cast-iron pan for making pancakes. Heat the pan on medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, pour ladleful of batter into the pan and cook on medium heat till you see bubbles forming on top. Once you see bubbles on the pancakes, you can flip the pancakes and cook for few more seconds.

Serving pancakes 

Remove the pancakes to a serving plate, top with berries or any fruits of choice. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and enjoy. 

Pro Tips for Pancakes

All about pancake batter

making a perfect pancake batter is as simple as 1-2-3. Dump all your ingredients in one mixing bowl and combine. That's it. Once the batter is mixed well, pour in melted butter. For making pancakes you don’t add oil or butter in the pan instead you mix it into the batter. Mix the melted butter into the pancake batter will give you even coloured, golden pancakes.

Instant Pancake Mix is all your Want

For busy mornings, have this homemade pancake mix handy. This pancake mix is a keeper recipe because it works with both eggs and without eggs as well.

Pancake Toppings

You can serve pancakes with any of your favorite toppings.

• Butter, honey or maple syrup - the classic combo!
• Chopped apples, strawberries, bananas - healthy options.
• Strawberries & cream - Yum!
• Homemade sauces - talk about a drizzle of salted caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, butterscotch sauce. so good!
• Icing Sugar - simple and adds a bit of extra sweetness.
• Jam & compote - make the compote ahead and store in fridge.

How to Make Pancakes (Step-wise Pictures)

1)Take eggs in a mixing bowl. I am using one large egg.

2)Add sugar. You don't need much sugar because we will be serving the pancakes with syrup.

3)Add in ¼ tsp vanilla extract. This is optional, I like to add for flavor.

4)Pour in milk and use a whisk to combine.

5)Now add in the flour. I used plain flour. Instead of plain flour you can use ½ cup wheat flour ½ cup of maida or use 1 cup of whole wheat flour.

6)Add in salt into the flour. 

7)Add in baking powder. For pancakes you have to use little extra baking powder for fluffy texture. Mix the batter till smooth. Don’t over the batter. 

8)Once the batter is mixed well, pour in melted butter. Instead of melted butter you can add any flavourless oil. For making pancakes you don’t add oil or butter in the pan instead you mix it into the batter. Mix the melted butter into the pancake batter.

9)Pancake batter is ready.

10)Now heat a pan. You can use nonstick pan or cast-iron pan for making pancakes. Heat the pan on medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, pour ladleful of batter into the pan and cook on medium heat till you see bubbles forming on top.

11)Once you see bubbles on the pancakes.

12)you can flip the pancakes and cook for few more seconds. 

13)Remove the pancakes to a serving plate, top with berries or any fruits of choice.

14)Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and enjoy. 

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