Rise and Shine with the Fluffiest Pancakes!

 Is there anything better than the smell of freshly cooked pancakes on a weekend morning? I think not! Pancakes are a breakfast classic for a reason—they're easy to make, endlessly customizable, and bring a smile to everyone's face.

 

Today, I'm sharing my go-to recipe for incredibly fluffy pancakes. This recipe has been perfected over the years, and it consistently delivers light, airy, golden discs of breakfast perfection. Get ready to ditch the boxed mixes because once you try these, you'll never go back!

 

What You'll Need:

 

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

3 ½ teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 ¼ cups buttermilk (or 1 ¼ cups milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)

1 large egg

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing the pan)

Optional additions: blueberries, chocolate chips, banana slices, cinnamon

Let's Get Cooking!

 

Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the  nnnnnnm nflour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Creating those little air pockets now is key to fluffy pancakes later!

Whisk the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk (or your milk/acid mixture), egg, and melted butter.

Combine wet and dry: Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – a few lumps are okay! Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, which can lead to tough pancakes.

Heat your griddle or pan: Place a lightly greased griddle or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.

Cook the pancakes: Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges are golden brown. Flip carefully with a spatula.

Keep warm (optional): If you're making a big batch, you can keep the cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven on a wire rack.

Serve and enjoy! Stack your fluffy pancakes high and top with your favorite goodies like maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.