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Waking up to a big stack of fluffy pancakes is THE BEST! This recipe is foolproof for the best pancakes in the world!
How can anyone deny a huge stack of fluffy pancakes for breakfast?! Serve them with some Buttermilk Syrup and they will be loved by the entire family. For more pancake recipes, check out our German Pancakes and Buttermilk Pancakes.
Fluffy + Delicious
I don’t know about you, but I want my pancakes fluffy and big. This recipe for fluffy buttermilk pancakes is so easy and so tasty. We love our classic Easy Pancakes, but today’s version is our new favorite.
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!
My family asks me to make pancakes almost daily. Stack the pancakes up high, top it with fresh fruit, and drizzle on lots of syrup. We promise everyone will love them!
How to Make Fluffy Pancakes
Ever wonder what the secret is to making the best fluffy pancakes? I am going to tell you!
THE SECRET. Let the batter SIT for 10 minutes before adding it to the griddle.
Having baking powder and baking soda help too. But, letting the batter sit will give you the fluffiest softest award-winning pancakes ever!
DRY INGREDIENTS. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and mix together. Set aside.
WET INGREDIENTS. Whisk egg and butter into the milk mixture and mix together. Add flour mixture and whisk until lumps are gone. Let batter set for 10 minutes.
COOK. 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.
Adding fruit. Feel free to add fruit to your fluffy pancakes. We sometimes add raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries straight into the batter before cooking! You can even add in some chocolate chips or sprinkles for a fun twist.
Tips + Toppings
Make sure your pancakes are super fluffy – just whisk whisk whisk!
Super fluffy. Extra fluffy and airy pancakes can be produced by whisking the egg whites. First, separate the egg yolk from the white. Place the yolk in the batter when directed to add the egg. Put the white in a separate bowl. When the batter is combined with all of the ingredients, then whisk the egg white until fluffy. Finally, fold the fluffy whites into the batter.
Flipping tips. You will want to make 1-2 test pancakes to make sure that your batter texture is perfect and that the skillet temperature is just right.
- Wait to flip the pancake until little bubbles appear on the top of the batter and the edges begin to turn golden brown.
- If the bottom is burnt, reduce the heat.
- Do not press the pancakes down with a spatula “to help them cook faster”. All that does is flatten it.
- Melted butter or cooking oil can help the pancakes from sticking to the pan.
Toppings. There are so many great options to top your best fluffy pancakes recipe. Depends on what you like most, but here are some of our favorite ideas:
- maple syrup, Nutella, jam, butter
- powdered sugar
- fresh berries, chocolate chips, sprinkles
- Whipped Cream
Storing + Serving Tips
Make ahead of time. The batter for these easy fluffy pancakes can be made up to 2 days in advance if stored in the fridge properly. The pancakes made, also can last 3-4 days if placed in a Ziploc bag and stored in the fridge. We recommend placing a layer of wax paper between each pancake to keep them from sticking. Reheat small portions in the microwave or larger portions in the oven.
FREEZE. We like to place them on a baking sheet in the freezer, freeze for an hour and then stack and place them in a freezer-safe bag and place them back in the freezer.
Serving suggestions. For a more complete breakfast, try any of these incredible breakfast recipes to serve alongside your fluffy pancakes!
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Breakfast Sausage
- Healthy Egg Muffins
- Bacon in the Oven
- Scrambled Eggs
- Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup
Recipe FAQ
The fluffy pancake texture comes from the combination of baking powder and baking soda, not overmixing, and letting the batter rest before frying up the hotcakes.
Absolutely! In fact, I will often make a double batch so my kids have an easy breakfast to heat up on their own. I have a great post on How to Freeze Pancakes that will tell you everything you need to know.
The edges of the batter will begin to set and turn golden brown. The batter in the center will have little air bubbles popping throughout. Try to flip only once.
For More Pancakes, Try:
- Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Swedish Pancakes
- Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
- White Chocolate Berry Pancakes
- Oatmeal Pancakes
- Yogurt Pancakes
Fluffy Pancakes Recipe
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 together. Set aside.
- Whisk egg and butter into the milk mixture and mix together. 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.
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 😊