Fluffy Old-Fashioned Pancakes
Sink your fork into these Fluffy Old-Fashioned Pancakes, a comforting breakfast classic that instantly brightens any morning. Crafted with everyday ingredients and a hint of cinnamon, they’re as cozy as a Sunday at home.
Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour (about 190g / 1½ cups)
- Forms the structure yielding that classic fluffy bite.
Granulated Sugar (2 tbsp)
- Subtle sweetness for a comforting taste.
Baking Powder (2 tsp)
- Key to light airy pancakes.
Kosher Salt (¾ tsp)
- Enhances all the other flavors.
Baking Soda (½ tsp)
- Works with the baking powder to create extra fluff.
Ground Cinnamon (⅛ tsp)
- Adds a cozy warm note to every bite.
Whole Milk (300ml / 1¼ cups, room temperature)
- Helps create a silky batter for moist pancakes.
Melted Unsalted Butter (3 tbsp) or Vegetable Oil
- Adds richness and helps the pancakes cook to a golden brown.
Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
- Contributes a gentle comforting aroma.
Large Eggs (2, room temperature)
- Binds the batter and contributes to fluffiness.
Optional Toppings
- Salted Butter
- Maple Syrup
Instructions
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, melted butter (or oil), vanilla, and eggs until the mixture is homogenous.
Create the Batter
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined—some lumps are fine. Overmixing can yield dense pancakes.
Rest the Batter
- Let the batter rest for 15–30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax and the baking agents to activate, resulting in fluffier pancakes.
Cook & Flip
- Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. When the edges look dry and tiny bubbles pop on the surface (about 2–3 minutes), flip and cook until golden on the other side.
Serve Warm
- Transfer pancakes to a warm plate. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with salted butter and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
Don’t Overmix
The secret to tender, fluffy pancakes is minimal stirring. Once your dry and wet ingredients meet, gently combine them until just incorporated. A few lumps are okay—they promise light, airy pancakes instead of tough, chewy ones.
The secret to tender, fluffy pancakes is minimal stirring. Once your dry and wet ingredients meet, gently combine them until just incorporated. A few lumps are okay—they promise light, airy pancakes instead of tough, chewy ones.