Classic American Pancakes 🥞
Light, fluffy American pancakes are thicker than crepes and perfect for breakfast with butter and syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. - Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. - Combine
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. A few small lumps are okay. - Cook
Heat a lightly buttered skillet or pan over medium heat.
Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. - Flip
Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
Serving ideas
- Butter and maple syrup 🍁
- Fresh berries and whipped cream 🍓
- Peanut butter and banana 🍌
- Chocolate chips or honey 🍯
✅ Tip: Let the batter rest 5–10 minutes before cooking. This makes pancakes extra fluffy.
If you’d like, I can also share the secret restaurant trick that makes American pancakes super fluffy.
