Easy Homemade Pancakes

4.72 from 25 votes

Homemade Pancakes are so easy to make from scratch with six simple ingredients, you're not going to go back to the mix! These fluffy pancakes will be ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings pancakes

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
1 Tablespoon granulated white sugar
2 Tablespoons butter melted
1 Tablespoon baking powder
¾ cup milk + 1 Tablespoon
1 large egg
splash vanilla extract optional for flavor

Instructions

To a large measuring/mixing bowl, add all ingredients and whisk until smooth. For thinner pancakes, add another tablespoon of milk.
1 cup all purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon granulated white sugar, 2 Tablespoons butter, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, ¾ cup milk, 1 large egg, splash vanilla extract
Heat a griddle or a skillet on the stove to medium high heat (I set my griddle to 300 degrees) until drops of water dance on the surface when you sprinkle them on.
Grease the griddle or skillet and pour the pancake batter on (about 1/4 cup each), making sure they don’t touch.
When the pancakes have a lot of air bubbles on the top, and are starting to brown, it’s time to flip them. Brown the other side then remove and serve.

Notes

Mix batter in a large measuring cup for easy pouring.
Don’t overmix — a few lumps are fine for fluffy pancakes.
For thinner pancakes, add 1 Tbsp more milk (or water if no milk).
A splash of vanilla boosts flavor.
Customize with your favorite mix-ins (e.g. berries, chocolate chips).
Store leftovers in fridge (up to 5 days) or freezer (up to 2 months).
Reheat frozen pancakes easily — they hold up well.

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