Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
Soft, fluffy, and golden brown, these pancakes are the ultimate breakfast comfort food. Follow this step-by-step guide to make the best homemade pancakes from scratch!
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (separate yolks and whites)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp melted butter (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the milk and vanilla extract. Set aside the egg whites for later.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
- Beat the Egg Whites: Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the Egg Whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter with a spatula.
- Rest the Batter: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, grease lightly, and pour a small ladleful of batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form and pop (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown. Repeat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Recipe Notes & Tips
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine.
- Let the batter rest for extra fluffiness.
- Beat the egg whites properly for ultra-light pancakes.
- Cook over medium heat to prevent burning.
- Flip only once when bubbles form and start popping.
- Storage: Keep leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Use a toaster for crispy edges or microwave for a softer texture.
- Freezing: Freeze pancakes between layers of parchment paper for up to 2 months.
Toppings & Variations
- Classic: Maple syrup & butter
- Healthy: Greek yogurt, honey & berries
- Savory: Serve with eggs & bacon
- Indulgent: Nutella & banana slices
- Variations: Buttermilk pancakes, vegan pancakes, gluten-free pancakes, protein pancakes