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Best Fluffy Pancakes (Light, Tall & Breakfast-Perfect)

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These Best Fluffy Pancakes are light, soft, and perfectly golden every time. A cozy breakfast favorite made from simple pantry ingredients in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pancakes 1x

Ingredients

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1½ cups all-purpose flour

3½ teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

½ teaspoon salt

1¼ cups milk

1 large egg

3 tablespoons melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional: blueberries, chocolate chips, or cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently — a few lumps are fine.

4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to activate the baking powder.

5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease.

6. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet.

7. Cook until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook until golden brown.

8. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with toppings of choice.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter — lumps help keep pancakes fluffy.

Letting the batter rest improves texture and rise.

Use a non-stick griddle or lightly greased skillet for even cooking.

For extra fluffiness, separate the egg and fold in whipped whites.

Customize with fruit, syrup, whipped cream, or sauces.

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Griddle
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg