PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH
These classic, simple, light, soft and fluffy pancakes are not too sweet and are lightly scented with vanilla.
One tablespoon of baking powder does all the trick! And you get fluffy pancakes that aren’t hard or flat, and do not taste cardboard and chemicals. They’re moist, soft, healthy and are very satisfying! I’m sharing this pancake recipe with you, because it’s the only pancake recipe that you will ever need! I promise you that!
HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT FLUFFY PANCAKES
Who would want heavy and flat pancakes? Obviously nobody! To prevent this from happening, make sure that you don’t over-mix the batter when you make it.
Mix the ingredients using a spoon or a fork just to get rid of the big lumps, but it’s okay to have small lumps in your batter.
I know some people think that using a hand mixer will help them get that smooth silky batter, yes it will but you do not need that silky smooth batter if you want fluffy and soft pancakes. So small lumps in the batter is how the batter should be.
WHAT TO SERVE PANCAKES WITH
I usually serve these pancaked with a drizzle of sweet homemade pancake syrup that I make, it tastes fabulous and only takes 5 minutes to make (trust me, it is much better than the store bought syrup!).
These pancakes taste fantastic when drizzled with runny honey, maple syrup, agave syrup or even chocolate syrup.
I also really like adding fresh fruit such as bananas, apples, plums or berries. If adding plums, add a little bit of ground cinnamon. And if you’re adding bananas, you could caramelise them with a little bit of brown sugar (divine!). Another favourite in our house, is drizzling the pancake stack with condensed milk!
OTHER GREAT PANCAKE RECIPES
Because I’m such a huge fan of pancakes, and I always make different kinds of pancakes at home. I shared my favourite pancake recipes on the blog. This Polish Apple Pancake recipe is a MUST try!
It’s one of my most popular recipes on the blog, and people love it so much. Or if you’re after a classic recipe, you can give these classic apple pancakes a try.
If you’re feeling a bit adventurous try Atayef, these amazing Middle Eastern pancakes are to die for! They are normally stuffed with sweet cheese, or walnuts YUM!
Classic Pancakes
Ingredients
- 200 grams all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar granulated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 300 ml milk warm
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
- In another bowl mix milk with egg and melted butter.
- Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk or mix using a fork to remove big lumps (DO NOT over mix).
- Lightly brush a frying pan with a piece of butter (or use 1 tablespoon of oil instead). Then using a ¼ measuring cup spoon the batter and spread it into a circle.
- Cook on the first side until bubbles appear and the edges start to look a bit dry, the bottom of the pancakes should be golden-brown (around 3 minutes). Flip and cook for another 3 minutes or until the second sides are golden brown.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and serve.
April
Super easy to mix up and prepare!
Diana
Glad you liked the recipe!
Savannah
Are the nutrition facts per pancake or is there a specific serving that they apply to?
These were so delicious! Thank you!!
Stephen
There are no instructions in regards to heat. What heat level is used for the pan?
Diana
Medium heat. Cook on the first side until bubbles appear and the edges start to look a bit dry, the bottom of the pancakes should be golden-brown (around 3 minutes).
Flip and cook for another 3 minutes or until the second sides are golden brown.
I hope that you enjoy this recipe!
Antony Wahome
Excellent recipe…loved the pancakes
Travis
How much is 200 grams of flour. Your measurements are not consistenr
Diana
Hi Travis, this is an old recipe and all measurements are in metric. 200 grams of flour is 1 and 2/3 cups.
Stephen
When I weighed it is was closer to a cup and a half
Re
They are so easy to make and turned out delicious 😋 thanks for this recipe
polar bare
how much is one serving? Its not listed above…are you assuming one pancake out of ten?
Esra
Great recipe. I’ve tried it using almond milk instead and it was amazing. Fluffy as a cloud. Thank you
Diana
I’m glad that you liked the recipe!
Sukriti
Hi …is the cupsize 200ml or 250ml…
Diana
Hi, 1 cup of milk is 250 ml. I just added the ingredients in UK and US measurements. So you will be able to see everything in grams and ml as well. Enjoy!
Lizzie from Poway
I won’t ever need another pancake recipe! So delicious ~ especially with blueberries!
aunjali
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe I am for sure going to try this!!!!
Mercy Agbai
The recipe helped because i never added butter to my pancakes
Diana
I’m glad that my recipe helped you! Always add melted butter to your batter 🙂
Josh
When are you supposed to add the vanilla extract?
Nanamarsha3
It doesn’t tell you when to add the vanilla
Diana
Add it with the egg and the butter, enjoy!
Mary
Can whole wheat cake flour be used instead of white.
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itznihel
Turned out perfect!!! Easy to make & So delicious!!
Geri
Love this recipe. I was low of box pancake mix and decide look for a homemade recipes to make cuz I wanted pancakes. I came across this and I was a little skeptical cuz the batter came out so thick and I used all my vanilla last night so I didn’t add any in. However I added strawberries on top and they taste like it came from IHOP, I will never buy boxed mix again. Thanks
Diana
Happy to hear that you love the recipe!
Gass
It’s a good recipe and I love to have more recipes .
jayselle
Ive been doing this recipe for a while now and my husband loves it. Thanks for the recipe!
jayselle
I made this pancakes and it was awesome. now its my second time to make it. my husband loves it! thank you for the recipe!!
Diana
I’m glad that you are enjoying this pancake recipe! 🙂
Melissa Johnson
I made these pancakes today for Valentines Day and they turned out so good! For years we have always done the pre-mix when making pancakes. I don’t know why now considering how quick and easy these are to make. They are so much better tasting and so much better without all the added extras that aren’t needed. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It’s a keeper:) Happy Valentines Day!
Diana
Hi Melissa, I’m glad that you liked the recipe! You’re right, there is no point in buying a pre mix that is made from not-so-good-for-you ingredients when you can make your own, especially that they’re so easy to make! 🙂