Description
These fluffy homemade pancakes are soft, golden, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for breakfast or brunch with maple syrup and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 3/4 cups whole milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Neutral oil or butter for cooking
Optional chocolate chips or berries
Instructions
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
Fold gently until combined; do not overmix.
Let batter rest for 5–8 minutes.
Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Lightly grease skillet with butter or oil.
Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles form and edges look set.
Flip and cook until golden brown.
Serve warm with maple syrup and butter.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter for fluffy pancakes.
Letting the batter rest improves texture.
Freeze leftover pancakes for quick breakfasts.
Add berries or chocolate chips for variations.