How To Make Fluffy Pancakes

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A steaming stack of soft and Fluffy Pancakes is super easy to whip with this simple list of ingredients! The perfect weekend breakfast!

Fluffy Pancakes - stacked with maple syrup being poured on top

Hey team! These pancakes are a great celebratory breakfast option or a โ€˜just cosโ€™ breakfast. You can add in your favorite flavorings and toppings and adjust them to your own liking. Personally, I like a generous dollop of Chantilly Cream with a sensible drizzle of maple syrup.

Youโ€™ll love these Pancakes because theyโ€™re:

  • Fluffy – use my โ€˜overnight batter tipโ€™ to get them even fluffier!
  • Easy – the batter comes together with simple ingredients
  • Quick – if youโ€™re making these without waiting. Honestly though even if you do rest your batter overnight, making the batter is quick and the pancakes cook quickly too!
  • Thick – these pancakes are meaty, no thin rubbery pancakes, theyโ€™re almost like soft sponge cakes!
  • You can make them your own! These are totally adjustable with your favorite add ins like chocolate chips or berries or your favorite toppings!

Do this to get ultra fluffy pancakes!

Fluffy Pancakes - sliced pancakes showing fluffy inside close up

Giving your batter a little time to rest in the fridge before you make your pancakes is the key to get soft, fluffy pancakes. What happens is the flour in the batter expands and soaks in the moisture from the wet ingredients which results in softer pancakes. The same is true for Waffle batter.

How long do you wait?

Iโ€™d say the shortest is about 10 minutes, but whatโ€™s better is overnight. More time for the ingredients to have a party and get to know each other.

Can I skip the waiting time?

Yep, you can totally do that and still get nice fluffy pancakes, but waiting a little bit for softer fluffier pancakes is pretty worth it.

Ingredients You Need To Make Fluffy Pancakes

Note: the whole recipe, including the ingredient quantities, can be found at the bottom of this page โ€“ just scroll down to the bottom, or click the โ€˜Jump to Recipeโ€™ button at the top of this post.

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  • All-purpose flour – also known as plain flour. Make sure you sif tit to get rid of any lumps. I havenโ€™t tested this recipe with gluten free flour, but if you do, let me know and Iโ€™ll add notes to this section of the blog!
  • Caster sugar – also known as superfine sugar. You can use granulated sugar instead.
  • Baking powder – helps your pancakes rise.
  • Salt – I used fine salt.
  • Milk – I used cowโ€™s milk but you can use plant based milks like almond or oat milk instead.
  • Butter – I used unsalted butter. Make sure you let your melted butter cool slightly before using.
  • Vanilla ExtractAlways use good quality vanilla extract when baking, it makes a huge difference. I have a great recipe here for it if youโ€™d like to try your own!
  • Egg – I used a large egg.
  • Clarified Butter I used clarified butter to cook my pancakes. It helps give the pancakes a rich buttery flavour when cooking. You can use regular melted butter or even neutral oils like vegetable or sunflower oil. I think the quick and easy step of making clarified butter is totally worth it.

How to make Fluffy Pancakes!

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  1. Mix the dry ingredients together
  2. In a separate bowl mix the wet ingredients
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until a batter forms. You can either let this rest in the fridge overnight for a fluffier pancake or use it right away for an already fairly fluffy pancake.
  4. Preheat your flat grill plate or non-stick frypan to medium high heat and brush with ghee/clarified butter.
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  1. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter on to skillet.
  2. Allow to cook until bubbles begin forming at the top and the batter goes slightly dull.
  3. Turn over and cook until golden and crispy on both sides.
Fluffy Pancakes - close up of maple syrup being poured

Tips and Tricks For Recipe Success!

  • Use Clarified Butter for best tasting pancakes – itโ€™ll also give you nice crispy edges
  • Make sure your baking powder is active and within itโ€™s used by date. You can test it out by combining 1 tbsp of baking powder with 2 tbsp of boiling water. If it fizzes, youโ€™re good to go!
  • Sift your flour to make sure there are no big lumps.
  • Donโ€™t overmix your batter! Stop mixing just as soon as no dry ingredients are showing. Itโ€™s ok if there are some lumps in the batter. Overmixing your batter will result in tough and rubbery pancakes.
  • Let your batter rest! 10 minutes for fluffy pancakes, 1 hour for fluffier pancakes, overnight in the fridge for the fluffiest!
  • Make sure your skillet is hot before adding the pancake batter otherwise theyโ€™ll end up rubbery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fluffy Pancakes

How do I store pancakes?

Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until warm. To freeze, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

How Do I Know When To Flip My Pancakes?

Little bubbles will appear on the top of the cupcakes. When that happens, use a silicone spatula to flip over. I like the bendy spatulas. Easier to get under your pancakes

Can I use dairy free milk?

Yes! Plant based milks like almond milk and oat milk work. You can even use canned light coconut milk. Regular coconut milk is too heavy.

Can I add things in my pancake batter?

Yep! Chocolate chips, berries or nuts make great add ins. About 1/3 cup of those will work.

Serving suggestions

I like my pancakes with whipped Chantilly Cream and maple syrup. Theyโ€™re also great with raspberry sauce or jam or just with a side of your favorite berries!

Can I double the recipe?

Yep! Simply double all of the ingredients. If the batter looks a little thick, add 1/4 tsp of water and mix each time.

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Fluffy Pancakes

A steaming stack of soft and Fluffy Pancakes is super easy to whip with this simple list of ingredients! The perfect weekend breakfast!

Serves 4

5 from 2 votes
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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Calories: 514kcal

Ingredients

Fluffy Pancakes

  • 60 g unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking
  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 60 g caster sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 380 g milk, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, (55g)


Instructions

Fluffy Pancakes

  • Melt the butter โ€“ get the butter melted first. You can do this in a microwave for 30 seconds (cover your heatproof bowl or jug), or on the stove in a small saucepan.
  • Combine dry ingredients – Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Combine wet with dry – Add the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract and egg to the dry ingredients and use a hand whisk to combine. Whisk until no dry ingredients are showing. Take care not to overmix, some small lumps are ok. The batter will be about the same consistency as heavy cream, just slightly thicker.
  • To cook your pancakes – Warm up your non-stick frypan to medium heat and brush with melted butter. Use an ice-cream scoop that holds about 3 tbsp of batter and pour rounds of it on your griddle or skillet. You can also use two tablespoons to do this.
  • Cook until bubbles begin showing on top of the pancakes and the batter begins looking a little dull (less shiny). Use a flat spatula to turn over and cook until golden. Serve with your favorite toppings. Hazelnut spread, Strawberries, berries, maple syrup, cream or chocolate sauce!

Notes

Storage – Pancakes are best served the day theyโ€™re made but tightly wrapped in plastic can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition – is based on per serving. This recipe makes 12 pancakes and serves 4 people.
A note on measurements โ€“ This recipe uses weight measurements for the most accurate results. Cup measurements can vary depending on where you are, which affects the precision needed for a recipe like this. Here is where you can learn more about how to measure ingredients using digital kitchen scales.
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Nutrition

Calories : 514kcal
Carbonhydrates: 66g
Protein: 13g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat : 4g
Trans Fat : 0.5g
Cholesterol: 87mg
Sodium: 767mg
Potassium : 294mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar : 8g
Vitamin A: 617IU
Calcium: 338mg
Iron: 4mg
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5 comments

Nick Makrides September 9, 2023 - 7:05 am

The fluffiest pancakes to enjoy for breakfast anytime you please! N x

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Kalina October 7, 2023 - 6:51 am

5 stars
I meanโ€ฆ where have these pancakes been all my life?! They are just THE perfect combination of the simple ingredients that normally go into the batter, the absolute best I ever tried!

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Nick Makrides October 8, 2023 - 6:15 am

Thanks so much Kalina! N x

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Tiffany January 22, 2024 - 11:53 pm

5 stars
These are my favorite! Bookmarked! Iโ€™ll be trying the waffles next.

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Nick Makrides February 15, 2024 - 6:33 am

We love them in our house too Tiffany! Thanks for letting me know ๐Ÿ™‚ N x

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