Best Fluffy Pancakes Easy & Delicious

Prepare for pancake perfection! These are the fluffiest, most delicious pancakes you’ll ever make. Weekends will never be the same. No buttermilk needed!

Simple, easy, quick, and fluffy—this recipe is packed with tips and tricks to help you achieve pancake mastery.

The Ultimate Weekend Pancake Recipe

Every Sunday starts (and often ends) with pancakes. These are everything you want in a pancake: soft, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. You’ll definitely want more than one stack.

How to Make the Best Fluffy Pancakes

It all begins with the batter. If it’s too thick, the pancakes will be dense and undercooked. Too runny, and they’ll spread out and won’t fluff up. The ideal batter is thick but flows slowly off a spoon or ladle. A few lumps are okay, but gently whisk the batter to smooth it out as much as possible.

Cooking Pancakes to Perfection

Preheat a good-quality, non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat.
Once hot, reduce the heat to low-medium. This step is crucial!
Wait about two minutes.
Lightly grease the pan with a small amount of butter (even non-stick pans benefit from this) and wipe away any excess with a paper towel.
Use a ¼-cup measuring cup to pour the batter, ensuring perfectly sized pancakes. Pour from the center in a slow circular motion to create round shapes.
Cook the pancakes properly! Don’t rush them over high heat or flip too early. Let the underside cook to a beautiful golden brown. When bubbles form on top and around the edges, they’re ready to flip.
For a perfect flip without lopsided pancakes, use a good, plastic spatula and slide it underneath. Gently flip the pancakes using your wrist, not your whole arm. This makes a huge difference.

Best Fluffy Pancakes – Easy & Delicious

These fluffy pancakes are soft, buttery, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for a weekend breakfast, they pair wonderfully with maple syrup, honey, or fresh fruit.

Time Required

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings

Makes 12 pancakes

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar (or sweetener)
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda (optional for extra fluffiness)
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups milk
¼ cup butter (melted, slightly cooled)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg

Instructions

Prepare the Batter – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients – Make a well in the center and add milk, melted butter, vanilla, and egg. Whisk the wet ingredients first, then slowly fold them into the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth (a few lumps are okay).
Adjust Consistency – If the batter is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk at a time until it pours smoothly. Let the batter rest while heating the pan.
Cook Pancakes – Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the pan and gently spread into a round shape. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden.
Serve and Enjoy – Stack them up and serve warm with maple syrup, honey, fruit, ice cream, or yogurt.

Tips and Notes

Extra Fluffiness – Baking soda enhances fluffiness, but if you’re sensitive to the taste, leave it out.
Using Self-Raising Flour? – Replace all-purpose flour with self-raising flour, omit baking soda, and use only 1 teaspoon baking powder per cup of flour.
Even-Sized Pancakes – Use a ¼ or ⅓ cup measuring cup for uniform pancakes.