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Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

These fluffy homemade pancakes are made with pantry staples and come together in under 30 minutes. Light, tender, and slightly sweet, they’re perfect for weekday mornings or slow weekend brunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1.2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1.5 tablespoons white sugar
  • ¾ cup milk add up to 2 tablespoons more if needed
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Canola oil for cooking

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Batter should be thick with a few lumps. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat a nonstick skillet over low-medium heat and lightly oil it.
  6. Scoop ¼ cup batter onto the pan. Cook 1–2 minutes until golden, flip and repeat.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/fluffy-homemade-pancakes-recipe/

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter—lumps are totally okay and help keep the pancakes fluffy.
  • Resting the batter is key to a soft, airy texture.
  • Use whole milk or 2% for best flavor and consistency.