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Fluffy American Pancakes

Start Your Day with the Perfect Stack of Fluffy Pancakes

4servings
25 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Fluffy American Pancakes

About this recipe

Rediscover the classic American breakfast with these delightfully fluffy pancakes. Easy and quick to prepare, they're ideal for a relaxing weekend morning with family. Serve them with traditional maple syrup or your favorite toppings for a mouthwatering treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla together.

  3. 3

    Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.

  4. 4

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; lightly grease if needed.

  5. 5

    Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.

  6. 6

    Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed.

  8. 8

    Serve warm with maple syrup or preferred toppings.

Chef's tip

For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with almond milk plus a teaspoon of lemon juice to mimic the acidity.

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