Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

Light, golden, and irresistibly fluffy—the perfect breakfast treat!Enjoyable breakfast

Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 ½ tsp baking powder (for maximum fluffiness!)

½ tsp salt

1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

1 ¼ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)

1 large egg

3 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil (plus extra for greasing)

2 tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)Fluffy pancake eggBaking ingredients for pancakes

Instructions
Prep the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

Mix the wet ingredients:
In another bowl, beat the egg, then add the milk, melted butter/oil, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.Fluffy pancake egg

Combine gently:
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined—a few lumps are okay! Overmixing = tough pancakes.

Rest the batter (secret tip!):
Let the batter sit for 5–10 minutes while you preheat your griddle or pan. This ensures fluffy results.

Cook to perfection: