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Easy Homemade Pancakes

These fluffy pancakes are light, tender, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. With basic pantry staples and no fancy steps, you’ll have a stack ready in no time. Whether topped with fresh fruit, butter, or maple syrup, they’re an instant crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, beat the egg, milk, and oil together.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined. Batter may be lumpy.
  4. Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat.
  5. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
  6. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/easy-homemade-pancakes/

Notes

  • The batter will be slightly lumpy—this is totally normal.
  • Let the batter rest for 2–3 minutes before cooking for fluffier pancakes.
  • Add blueberries, chocolate chips, or bananas for a fun twist!