There is something special about waking up to a stack of warm, fluffy pancakes.
These homemade pancakes are soft in the center, lightly golden around the edges, and perfect with butter and maple syrup.
The recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
3. Prep Time
10 minutes
4. Cook Time
15 minutes
5. Servings
10–12 pancakes
6. Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1¾ cups buttermilk
¼ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7. Step-by-Step Instructions
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
Mix gently until just combined.
Do not overmix. A few small lumps are completely fine.
Heat a lightly buttered skillet over medium heat.
Pour approximately ¼ cup batter for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles appear on the surface.
Flip and cook until golden.
Serve immediately with butter and maple syrup.
8. Tips & Tricks
Do not overmix the batter.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
Keep the skillet at medium heat to prevent burning.
9. Variations
Add blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas, cinnamon, or chopped nuts.
10. FAQ
Can I use regular milk?
Yes. Buttermilk gives the pancakes extra tenderness and flavor.
Why are my pancakes not fluffy?
Overmixing the batter or using old baking powder can result in flatter pancakes.
11. Conclusion
Once you make these homemade pancakes, you may never want to go back to boxed pancake mix. They are simple, fluffy, delicious, and perfect for slow weekend mornings.
