Pancakes Recipe

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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.

stack of pancakes served with berries on a white plate

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.

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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.

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stack of pancakes served with berries drizzled with maple syrup on a white plate

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.

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.
Baking powder - I used 2 teaspoon of baking powder for every 1 cup of plain flour which results in perfect soft pancakes.
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.
Vanilla - I add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract in my 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.

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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 teaspoon 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.

add in melted butter to 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.

Expert Tips

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.
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.

FAQ

How should the consistency of pancake batter should be?

For thicker batter, use ¾ cup milk, makes batter thicker, which prevents the batter spreading resulting in thick, fluffy pancakes. Pourable batter will make pancakes soft and slightly thinner which I prefer.

Which type of pan is best for pancakes?

Personally I prefer using cast iron pan over non stick pans for making pancakes. Cast iron pan heats evenly and retains its heat longer which results in even golden colour on pancakes. The only important thing you have to remember is not to add oil or butter into the pan, instead mix your fat in the pancake batter.