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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.
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!