This is the BEST Classic Pancakes Recipe because it is buttery, fluffy and super easy to make. No buttermilk, no whipping egg whites, just a super quick and delicious pancake that’s loaded with flavor!
We love to top these pancakes with my homemade buttermilk syrup for an extra special treat!
Skip the box mix, you probably already have all the ingredients on hand to make these deliciously fluffy pancakes right now!
Classic Pancake Recipe Ingredients:
- All Purpose Flour – I haven’t tested this recipe using any other types of flours, but I’m thinking you could easily use half all purpose and half whole wheat to give these pancakes a little more chew to them.
- Baking Powder – helps give the pancakes that fluffy rise!
- Salt
- Sugar – just a touch for a little added sweetness
- Warm Milk – make sure you warm it!
- Egg at room temperature
- Melted Butter
- Vanilla Extract
With these simple ingredients you’ll be able to whip up some super tasty pancakes that are fresh, flavorful and fluffy!
How To Make Fluffy Homemade Pancakes:
Start by sifting together the dry ingredients into a large bowl. I like to use my fine mesh strainer to get the dry ingredients sifted.
Whisk together the wet ingredients in a smaller bowl and pour that into the dry ingredients.
Whisk until the batter is just combined, there may be some small clumps, but this is ok. You don’t want to over mix the batter.
Heat a griddle up and coat with non stick spray or butter. Cook pancakes until golden brown on each side.
Good Old Fashioned Pancakes
This pancake recipe is very similar to my Classic Waffle Recipe. The warm milk and melted butter mingle together and make the pancakes extra buttery and delicious.
I use baking powder instead of buttermilk and baking soda because I rarely keep buttermilk on hand (I’m guessing you don’t either?).
This way I can easily make my family pancakes with the ingredients I do keep in my kitchen.
What Can I Substitute Baking Powder With?
I typically always have baking powder on hand, but what if you happen to run out and you want to make this pancake recipe? Can you leave baking powder out completely?
If you don’t add any baking powder the pancakes will not get much rise out of them. You’ll end up with flat pancakes (similar to my Dad’s 3 ingredient pancakes), but with a few more ingredients.
To substitute the baking powder you can mix 1/2 tsp cream of tartar with 1/4 tsp baking soda for every 1 tsp of baking powder required. Since this recipe calls for 3 tsp baking powder, you’ll need 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar plus 3/4 tsp baking soda. Just sift these ingredients in with the other dry ingredients.
Top your pancakes with butter and syrup, maybe some fresh cut fruit too… just watch how fast they disappear!
I’m sure you’ll be obsessed with the texture of these pancakes as much as I am.
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Best Classic Pancake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour, (185 grams)
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1 ¼ cup milk, warm
- 1 egg, lightly beaten - room temperature
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sift together dry ingredients. Combine wet ingredients in separate bowl and whisk just until combined. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir just until combined.
- Use 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop batter onto an oiled griddle over medium high heat. Cook until pancakes are golden brown on each side.
- Keep warm until ready to enjoy.
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Karen
Depends on my mood I enjoy my pancakes with butter n’ syrup, strawberries n’ whipped cream, pecans n’ pecan syrup so my mood can change but love em’ all.
Michelle W.
This is a fantastic pancake recipe! I love mine topped with melted butter, warm syrup, and a dallop of homemade whipped cream!
Everett Powell
Syrup blueberries and whipped cream
Marye
I like to mix. Shredded gooda cheese
In my mix then prepare
And. Butter and syrup
libby rouse
I love my pancakes topped with butter, maple syrup and crumbled bacon!
Martha McCormick
I top my pancakes with butter and good maple syrup!
Michelle Scazzero
I love to top my pancakes with butter, blueberry and whipped cream!!
Patt Fiala
Real maple syrup!!! Amazing!!
Bunnie McGarity
Butter and lots of warm maple syrup or peanut butter and syrup.
Kathy W
As much butter as possible and pure maple syrup is my favorite way to eat pancakes.
Virginia
I like syrup and strawberries on my pancakes.
Michelle
I like putting fresh fruit and syrup on top of my pancakes along with melted butter.
Denise Story
I like my pancakes with butter, warm syrup and whipped cream.
melanie
Real butter, real maple syrup and an egg with a runny yolk.
Leslie Stevenson
Butter, maple syrup, and crispy bacon
A
Butter and pure maple syrup
Arlene Day
I’m a true fan of lots and lots of butter melted with maple syrup added, so my pancakes stay hot. Sometimes I add chopped pecans. Yum yum
Gail
Real butter and real maple syrup!
Kimberly Herberth
Love real butter and real maple syrup!
Heather Lemke
I love mine with ricotta cheese, maple syrup ….
Wendy
Fresh fruit is a favorite topping for pancakes at our home.
Debbie Standiford
Love my pancakes the way my grandma always served them…lots of real butter and real maple syrup!
Crystal Schroeder
Love my pancakes with homemade jam on top! But anything on pancakes is good!
Diane Mercado
Butter and berry syrup.
Alyssa
Real maple syrup!!
Warren Johnson
Strawberry Jam
antonette frantz
I love my pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream.
Libby Price
Love my pancakes with soft butter and blackberry syrup
Carol Shoults
I love my pancakes with butter and grape jelly.
Pamela Nettles
My family likes their pancakes topped with real country butter & warm maple syrup. Add some crispy bacon & frosty glass of milk, on the side, & they are ready to start their day! ❤
Amanda Carter
Give me lots of softened butter and Cane Branch syrup. It’s a Southern thing!
Dayna Hemmelgarn
I top mine with lots of butter, blueberry syrup. with fresh blueberries!
Becky Dellinger Robertson
I like to top my pancakes with butter, peanut butter and syrup!!
Camille
I love original butter, butter and more butter with syrup. However; lately it’s been with Dulce de leche and whipped cream. Oh My Goodness YUMMY!!!
Patty Winner
Top my pancakes with warm maple syrup and extra butter!!
Debbie Starcher
I like to top my pancakes with butter, butter and more butter.
Linda K. Lohse-Smith
I like fresh fruit compote with Reddi whip on my pancakes. Linda
Joan Madison
Hi, we put mashed bananas in our batter, then spread each pancake with peanut butter, topped with chocolate sauce and a dusting of powdered sugar!!! DELICIOUS!!
Deborah W.
I love to top my pancakes with butter and pure maple syrup. Yummy!
Jan Harlan
I top my pancake with 4 1/2 strips bacon, 2 over-easy eggs and another pancake. Voila, a Pancake Sandwich !!!
Juli
I like my pancakes with creamy peanut butter and corn syrup
Laura
I love to top my pancakes with thick Greek yogurt and honey. I’ll throw in some cut bananas and berries if I have them around too!
Frank del vecchio
I love Nutella on my pancakes.