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Close-up of a stack of fluffy homemade pancakes with a pat of melting butter and syrup pouring over the top.

Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

This recipe helps you make light and fluffy pancakes perfect for your weekend brunch. Use simple ingredients to create a comforting meal for your family.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Pancakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled off
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups milk plus more if necessary
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled, plus more for cooking
  • As needed Vegetable oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Griddle or nonstick pan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until evenly combined.
  3. Pour the milk/egg mixture and the melted butter into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. If the batter seems too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more milk.
  4. Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat; coat it lightly with vegetable oil and swirl in a thin pat of butter.
  5. Ladle or drop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until the first side is golden brown, or until the top surface bubbles and is dotted with holes.
  6. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown. Watch carefully after 30 seconds. Adjust the heat setting if necessary. Wipe the griddle clean with a paper towel between batches. Serve immediately with maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 262mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g

Notes

You can freeze these pancakes for up to 3 months. After they cool completely, place parchment or wax paper between each pancake before stacking. Wrap the stack tightly in aluminum foil or place it inside a heavy-duty freezer bag. To reheat, place the pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake in a 375°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until hot.

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