Pancake Recipe

Start your morning right with this classic pancake recipe light, fluffy, and golden brown every time. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these pancakes are perfect for breakfast or brunch. Whether you want a fluffy pancake recipe, a pancake recipe without eggs, or an easy pancake recipe for two, this version gives you perfect results every single time! Find more healthy and tasty Pancake Recipe ideas here.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ¼ cups milk (or any non-dairy milk alternative)
• 1 egg (or ¼ cup mashed banana if making egg-free)
• 3 tbsp melted butter (or oil for dairy-free)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)

Directions / How to Cook

• In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
• Make a small well in the center and add milk, egg, and melted butter.
• Whisk gently until the batter is smooth and lump-free do not overmix.
• Heat a lightly oiled non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat.
• Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface.
• Cook for 2–3 minutes or until bubbles appear on the top and the edges start to dry.
• Flip carefully and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve warm with maple syrup, butter, or fresh fruit.

Optional Variations:

• For buttermilk pancakes, replace regular milk with buttermilk.
• For banana pancakes, mix ½ cup mashed ripe banana into the batter.
• For vegan pancakes, skip eggs and use plant-based milk and oil.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Yield: 4 servings