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Ever wonder what the secret is to making the best fluffy pancakes?
Let the batter sit for 10 minutes before adding it to the griddle! The result is big and fluffy pancakes – just the way we like them. Once you see how easy these are to make, you’ll want to try these guys ASAP. They’re simple, gorgeous, and great for any breakfast!
Our kids ask for pancakes almost daily, so having a Ziploc of these in the freezer is a life-saver. Stack the pancakes up high, top it with fresh fruit, and drizzle on lots of syrup. Serve them with some Buttermilk Syrup and the entire family will love them!
For more pancake recipes, check out our German Pancakes and Buttermilk Pancakes.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- On hand at all times! These are great to keep in the freezer for a quick and easy breakfast.
- Extra fluffy. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes for the BEST fluffy pancakes!
- A super simple breakfast. Even with letting the batter rest, these pancakes are on the table in under 30 minutes!
Pancake Ingredients and Substitutions
- ¾ cup buttermilk – or see How to Make Buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt – Reduce if using salted butter.
- 1 large egg – room temperature
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted – We use unsalted butter but salted butter can also be used.
- optional mix-ins – fold in fresh berries, chocolate chips, sprinkles
- optional toppings – Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup, Maple Syrup, Nutella, chocolate chips, Whipped Cream, or Strawberry Jam
How to Make Fluffy Pancakes
- BATTER. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and mix. Set aside.
- Whisk the egg and melted butter into the milk mixture and stir. Add flour mixture and whisk until lumps are gone.
- Let batter sit for 10 minutes (for the fluffiest softest award-winning pancakes ever).
- COOK. Heat skillet to medium heat (about 350°F) and spray with cooking spray. Use a measuring cup to pour ¼ cup of the pancake batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles appear on the top (2-3 minutes). Flip with a spatula and cook the other side until browned.
Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and mix. Set aside.
- Whisk egg and butter into the milk mixture and mix. Add flour mixture and whisk until lumps are gone. Let batter set for 10 minutes.
- Heat skillet to medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Pour ¼ cups of the batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles appear on the top (2-3 minutes). Flip with a spatula and cook the other side until browned.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store cooked pancakes, use wax or parchment paper between layers, and keep on the counter for 1-2 days, in the fridge for 2-3 days, or in the freezer for 2-3 months. See How to Freeze Pancakes for tips.
Reheat small portions in the microwave or larger portions in the oven.
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23 mins
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This recipe was originally published June 2019.
Dumb question, but where it says “Servings: 4” does that mean it makes 4 pancakes or that it serves 4 people? How many pancakes is considered a serving/how many does this recipe yield as-is?
Not a dumb question at all. That means it serves 4 people. It’s hard to say how many pancakes the recipe yields because it kind of depends on the size of pancake you want to make. If you used 1/4 cup of batter per pancake, you’d probably get 10-15 pancakes. Somewhere around there. Enough for 4 people to have a few pancakes.
Thx u for sharing your tasty recipe
I’ve made this recipe tons of times! My family loves it. I am wondering if I can freeze the raw batter? If so, for how long? Thank you!
Mine didn’t Look fluffy like the photos but the taste was phenomenal. And that’s what I’m going for, not so much just the visual. I did add some protein powder so maybe that’s why the rise of it was altered. But other than that added some blueberries a little splash of vanilla couple of chocolate chunks and we have some happy family chowing down 🙂
The hunt is over!! I have finally found the recipe for our family!! Woo hoo thank you SO much.
Oh that makes me so happy to hear!! Thanks for sharing what you did. I’m glad the family enjoyed!!
These pancakes are awesome!! I always use the homemade buttermilk substitute because I don’t typically buy buttermilk. I love that this recipe taught me how to make the substitute and then amazing pancakes too!
I’ve made these twice now in the last couple weeks. I’ve added more buttermilk and splash of vanilla. I also don’t let them rest that long and they came out perfect this time. Great recipe!
Thanks for giving the recipe a try! I’m so glad you have enjoyed the pancakes. Thanks for sharing what you did.
Do keep in mind this yields 6 pancakes. The reviews were great, but if I’d had know the amount of batter I would had doubled it.
Yes, the recipe is written with a serving size of 4 in mind. So if you have more people to feed or want some to save for quick breakfasts later, doubling or tripling the recipe is a good idea!
Easy, tasty and fluffy!
These are so light and fluffy! I’m writing this one down to put in my recipe box. These were probably the best pancakes I’ve had. Thanks for sharing!
Good!, real good. Thanks for a great breakfast meal.
You’re welcome!
Looking forward to making these big fluffy pancakes. Looks delicious
Let me know what you think when you try it out. I’d love to hear!
Great recipe but the only way this serves four is if everyone is content with one pancake each for breakfast!
Glad to hear you enjoyed the pancakes! Sounds like doubling or even tripling the batch might be a good idea! 🙂
Daughter loves them.
Yay! So glad to hear that!
This is my holy grail recipe now!! It’s absolutely perfect everytime I make it and not only is it quick and easy, but soooo delicious! 🙂
Haha oh thank you!! I’m so glad this recipe has become a favorite!
I’ve made a lot of pancakes in my time, and this just became my go-to recipe. They are truly delicious, and are that magical combination of hearty yet fluffy. Thanks for the recipe!
Yay!! So happy to hear that you enjoy the pancake recipe!!
Fool proof recipe- excellent,fluffy pancakes every time!
Thank you! So glad to hear you enjoy the pancakes!
You ALWAYS have the best-tasting, easiest recipes. Best pancakes I have ever made in 65 years. I’m a huge fan of of Lilluna and ALL your recipes. Yours is my style of cooking/baking. Thank you for sharing with all of us!
Oh thank you so much for your kind words!! That means so much! I’m glad you enjoy the pancakes too. 🙂
I’ve made these pancakes at least once or twice a week for my son for the past year. They are an absolute favorite especially on days where he won’t eat anything else. My husband and i really wmjoy them as well. I’ve literally memorized the recipe in my head lol
Yay! So glad you all enjoy the pancakes. A great recipe to commit to memory! 😉
These pancakes were super fluffy and super DELICIOUS!! Love these do much thank you.
You are welcome! I am so glad you liked them! Thank you for letting me know!
I tripled this and added a tablespoon of pure vanilla!!! They were delicious! Soo fluffy!!! This will be my go to recipe from now on!
Yay!! Vanilla is perfect! Thank you for trying them!
I finally found a recipe for pancakes I actually love! These are truly the fluffiest pancakes. So yummy! Every recipe I’ve tried either tasted great but would get flat or they might be fluffy/thick but tough. Believe me I’ve gone through so many recipes and I am glad I finally found a recipe that is delicious and fluffy! This is my go to now! Thanks 😊
My grandchildren’s favorite!
The lightest and fluffiest pancakes ever. Try them with Lil Luna’s Buttermilk syrup. Won’t disappoint!
Favorite pancake recipe!!
Thank you thank you finally a pancake that truly fluffy. I tryed at least 20 different one first one that worked watching my grand baby’s eating them right now
Yay!! That makes me so happy! Thank you for letting me know!
I LOVE brea for dinner! i’m always looking for amazing go to recipes, THANKS FOR this one! I love to add cinnamon and vanilla to my paNcaKes and waffles when i make them as well.
Breakfast for dinner is the best! Glad to share this one! Thank you!
Best buttermilk pancakes, hands down! My family loves them and it is our go to.
Glad they are your go-to! Thank you for trying them!!
i am sorry to admit but I usually settle for krusteaz pancakes. Well….. one time making these bad boys and the mix is out the window! They are fluffy and light and filling. The taste is wonderful and topped off with buttermilk syryp and strawberries, your meal is complete! I am a convert to “BRINNER” — breakfast for dinner!!!! Count me in!!!
LOL..that makes me so happy to hear!! Thank you so much for letting me know!
These are seriously so good! The texture And flavor is perfect. You can whip this recIpe up quicklY with i Ingredients you have on hand! The only negative thing i would say is that it didnt make enough and They were gone too quicklY!! 😉
I am glad that it the only negative thing 😉 Thank you so much for letting me know!
my boys favourite breakfast!
Ours too! Thank you!
So easy and so delicious! I doubled it because my kids eat a lot of pancakes.
Thanks!! I never make enough! Glad they like them!
Me n my kids love pancakes yum especially banana pancakes
I tried thesE with mini chocolate chips and they were so yummy! We loved them!
We love adding chocolate chips 🙂 Happy you liked them! Thank you!
Great recipe!
Thanks so much!!
Seriously the best pancakes in the world. I use vinegar and milk because i never buy buttermilk and it still works beautifully! Add some vanilla to make them even better. So so good.
Great option for sure!! Happy you liked them!! Thank you so much!
ABSOLUTELY love this recipe! What is the serving size? The NUTRITION info is listed but doesn’t have the serving size listed.
So happy you like this recipe 🙂 It is like 2 pancakes.
The best fluppy pancakes!
The fluffiest! Glad you like them 🙂 Thank you!
My go to pancake recipe all the time. I literally never buy pancake mix. Why would I when I can make them from scratch and they are even better?!
Right?! I agree! So happy they are your go to!
Best pancakes ever!! So flUffy!! Take that Dennys & ihop :))?
Haha..thank you for saying that!!
Fluffiest, best-tasting pancakes ever. This is my new go-to recipe.
So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!
These are definitely fluffy and delicious. If I’m making bacon with these, I substitute 2 tbs of bacon grease for the melted butter. I know it sounds weird but it gives a little richer taste. These reheat well in the microwave. I’ve always used butter instead of pam so I still get a little butter flavor there along with, of course, slathering these in butter and syrup. Peanut butter is delicious on these. If you are cooking for a larger family, you will have to double this recipe. This really only gave us 6 or 7 pancakes, which is perfect for me and my son.
That all sounds perfect!! Thank you for sharing that! I will have to try 🙂
Of course I forgot to let the batter sit for the full 10 minutes, but still so fluffy and yummy!!
I am not a huge fan of pancakes but my family LOVes the. We make these aand freeze them esp on school days for a quick yummy breakfast for the kids before school.
Oh my, they were such a hit. So yummy and easy to make. Thank you for the delicious recipe. My entire family loved them.
WheN making pancakes,waffles I will always opt for the homemade version over the store bought. I just feel like its better for you. This Recipe will not disappoint!
Pancakes are the best breakfast food in my opinion, and these did not disappoint! So delicious and fluffy!
Perfect Recipe when you want a classic yummy flapjack!
I know what I will be enjoying for breakfast tomorrow! These look amazing!
Our favorite weekend pancakes!
I have the unpopular opinion of liking pancakes more than waffles. These were so good!
these were so fluffy good!
What great tips!! I never thought about letting the batter sit for a bit! I will definitely try that next time!
Hi there
I have tried the pancakes and my girls just love it. Thanks!!
I need to know, when you freeze it, is it already made? And do I microwave it after I defrost….
Thanks
Yes, they are made 🙂 And, yep, we stick them in the microwave. Enjoy!!