If you’re looking for genuinely soft, fluffy pancakes, the key is not overmixing the batter and using a leavening agent like baking powder.
🥞 Soft & Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 3½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1¼ cups (300 ml) milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter (or neutral oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. A few lumps are fine.
- Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set, then flip.
- Cook the second side until golden brown.
Tips for Extra Fluffiness
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- Let the batter rest before cooking.
- Make sure your baking powder is fresh.
- Cook over medium heat so the inside cooks through before the outside browns too much.
Serving Ideas
Top with:
- Maple syrup
- fresh berries
- sliced bananas
- butter
- whipped cream
🧾 Bottom line
The secret to fluffy pancakes isn’t a special ingredient—it’s a combination of fresh baking powder, gentle mixing, and letting the batter rest before cooking. These steps help create the light texture most people are looking for.
