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Easy Homemade Pancakes

July 27, 2020 By Amanda Cooks & Styles 22 Comments

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Easy Homemade Pancakes – Light fluffy pancakes are the most delicious breakfast treat. Top with butter, a drizzle of syrup and fresh fruit.

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I am so excited to share my slightly sweet and extremely delicious homemade pancake recipe with you. With only a few simple ingredients, these pancakes come together in just 20 minutes!

We topped our pancakes with fresh blueberries, warm maple syrup and butter. And you definitely can’t go wrong with a side of crisp bacon or sausage links. Another one of my favorite ways to eat these pancakes is with my Homemade Strawberry Sauce.

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This recipe makes about six 6″ pancakes serving around 2-4 people depending on everyone’s appetite. If you are cooking for a crowd, simply double the recipe.

If you have leftover pancakes you can easily store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, simply heat on your stovetop or pop them in the microwave for about 20 seconds per pancake. For more details on storing and reheating pancakes, please see below.

Tools to have on hand for this recipe:

  • Mixing Bowl – To whip up the pancake batter.
  • Mixing Fork/Whisk – For mixing your pancake batter.
  • Measuring Cups + Spoons – Measuring all of your ingredients.
  • Nonstick Skillet – To cook your pancakes. A nonstick skillet is key in this recipe!
  • Spatula – For flipping your pancakes.

Ingredients you need to make light fluffy pancakes:

All-Purpose Flour – Very versatile flour perfect for making pancakes.

Milk – I used whole milk in this recipe, but you can also use 2% or almond milk.

Butter – Salted or unsalted butter both work great in this recipe!

Baking Powder – For a lighter and fluffier pancake.

White Granulated Sugar – To sweeten up the pancake.

Egg – This helps create a nice texture.

Vanilla Extract – For added flavor. You can also skip the vanilla.

*Full measurements listed below.

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How to make Easy Homemade Pancakes:

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and sugar. Stir in milk, melted butter, egg and vanilla extract. Mix to ensure ingredients are well combined.

Heat your nonstick skillet to medium heat. Scoop about 1/3 cup of pancake batter directly into middle of the pan. Let cook until top begins to bubble and edges are golden. Flip pancake over and let cook another minute or until bottom is golden. Repeat with remaining batter.

To keep your pancakes warm while cooking, place on a plate and cover with a clean towel.

Serve warm pancakes with butter, syrup and your favorite fresh fruit. Enjoy!

Recipe notes: For an even golden top, I don’t oil or butter the skillet prior to cooking the pancakes. If you don’t have a very good nonstick skillet you may want to lightly oil to prevent the pancakes from sticking.

How to store homemade pancakes:

Store completely cooled pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. Separate pancakes with a piece of parchment paper to prevent sticking. Pancakes will last in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. They will last stored in the freezer for up to 60 days.

To reheat your fridge/freezer pancakes:

To reheat pancakes stored in the fridge: Heat a skillet to medium heat and heat for about 30 seconds on each side. Or heat pancakes in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds per pancake.

To reheat pancakes stored in the freezer: Heat oven to 325 degrees and place frozen pancakes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes.

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If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few more breakfast recipes I think you’ll love:

Homemade Belgian Waffles – With a light crunch on the outside and a soft and fluffy center, this waffle recipe is mouth-watering delicious! 

French Toast Recipe – A breakfast favorite! Homemade french toast is so easy to make and is absolutely delicious! Top with a drizzle of syrup, butter and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake – The most delicious coffee cake layered with a chocolate ribbon, fresh blueberries and a scrumptious streusel topping.

Easy Breakfast Potatoes – Super simple homemade breakfast potato recipe made with fresh potatoes, herbs and seasonings. 

Blueberry Cheese Danish Pastries – Scrumptious blueberry and cheese danishes made with a flaky and buttery puff pastry. These are the perfect sweet breakfast pastry or dessert!

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If you tried this recipe, please don’t forget to leave a review. 🙂

Easy Homemade Pancakes

Amanda Cooks & Styles
Light, fluffy and super easy homemade pancakes are the most delicious breakfast treat.
4.93 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 pancakes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter melted
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tbsp White Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and sugar. Stir in milk, melted butter, egg and vanilla extract. Mix to ensure ingredients are well combined.
  • Heat your nonstick skillet to medium heat. Scoop about 1/3 cup of pancake batter directly into middle of the pan. Let cook until top begins to bubble and edges are golden. Flip pancake over and let cook another minute or until bottom is golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • To keep your pancakes warm while cooking place on a plate and cover with a towel.
  • Serve warm pancakes with butter, syrup and your favorite fresh fruit. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe notes: For an even golden top, I don’t oil or butter the skillet prior to cooking the pancakes. If you don’t have a very good nonstick skillet you may want to lightly oil to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
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  1. Jamie trabing

    February 10, 2023 at 7:53 am

    5 stars
    Came out awesome best recipe bout to go whip some up for breakfast

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      February 12, 2023 at 5:48 am

      Hi Jamie! Thank you for your review :)Amanda

      Reply
  2. bearyboo

    January 26, 2023 at 12:24 pm

    4 stars
    these are really easy to make and dont take much time at all. the only thing i would say is that its kinda bland so i added a bit more vanilla and some chocolate chips and they were amazing. would definitely recommend.

    Reply
  3. Stephanie

    August 10, 2022 at 7:41 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  4. Sophie

    July 8, 2022 at 9:40 am

    So easy, fast and delicious. Extra fluffy and yummy. Recommend!

    Reply
  5. Juliette

    July 7, 2022 at 4:56 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!!

    Reply
  6. Pat

    June 29, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    Made these today , so easy , delicious , my Grandaughter is very fussy , but she said “ Nsns you are the pancake queen ! A keeper recipe , making nothing but from scratch from now on ….❤️

    Reply
  7. Clara

    June 4, 2022 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    Light, fluffy and delicious! I substituted the white sugar for xylitol, and you couldn’t tell the difference.

    Reply
  8. Michele

    May 7, 2022 at 1:46 am

    Hi can i make the batter the night before and keep in the fridge?

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    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 12, 2022 at 3:10 pm

      Hi Michele, You can but the batter will thicken. You’ll need to add a couple tablespoons of water or milk to loosen it before cooking. :)Amanda

      Reply
  9. Jan

    May 5, 2022 at 7:18 am

    Excellent pancakes, Amanda! Thank you so much! This is the 3rd Pinterest recipe over tried for pancakes!! By far, the best!! Light and airy and so delicious! I cut down baking powder to 1 1)2 t, added pinch salt, and sprinkler is cinnamon. Perfect!! Left me smacking my lips!! Ha ha

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      May 6, 2022 at 6:22 am

      Thank you Jan!! I’m so happy you enjoyed them!!! :)Amanda

      Reply
  10. Christine

    April 23, 2022 at 6:28 am

    5 stars
    This has been my go to pancake recipe for awhile now! My daughter loves them.

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      April 24, 2022 at 6:42 am

      Hi Christine! I’m so happy you and your daughter love them!!! :)Amanda

      Reply
  11. Carrie

    April 21, 2022 at 8:54 am

    5 stars
    This is my favorite pancake recipe. I need to feed a crowd in a few weekends. Can this same recipe be used for sheet pan pancakes?

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    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      April 23, 2022 at 6:27 am

      Hi Carrie! Thank you so much for the kind review. I have never made sheet pan pancakes so I’m not sure… :)Amanda

      Reply
      • Carrie

        April 24, 2022 at 4:23 pm

        Reporting back after doing a trial run… turned out perfect. 🙂 Baked at 425 for 16 min, smeared some butter on, then broiled on high for 2 minutes to golden brown. Got 16 pancakes out of the sheet pan. Yay!

        Reply
        • Amanda Cooks & Styles

          April 26, 2022 at 6:44 am

          Wow that’s awesome!!! I’m going to try it! Thank you for sharing 🙂

          Reply
  12. Emma

    March 19, 2022 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    They tasted so good!

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    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      March 24, 2022 at 9:09 am

      Hi Emma! So happy you enjoyed the pancakes :)Amanda

      Reply
  13. Paul Faulkner

    March 7, 2022 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out great. Right amount of sweetness!

    Reply
    • Amanda Cooks & Styles

      March 24, 2022 at 9:16 am

      Hi Paul! Thanks for the 5 star review!! I’m so happy you enjoyed these pancakes! :)Amanda

      Reply

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