Fluffy American Pancakes

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Tall, tender pancakes with golden edges and a soft, fluffy middle, made with a simple batter that rests five minutes. Serve with butter and maple syrup. Makes 10 pancakes in about 30 minutes.

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 5 min

Total 30 min

Yield 10 pancakes

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups (190 g)all-purpose flour
2 tbsp (25 g)granulated sugar
2 ½ tsp (10 g)baking powder
½ tsp (3 g)salt
1 ¼ cups (300 ml)whole milk
1 (50 g)egg
3 tbsp (40 g)unsalted butter, melted and cooled, for the wet
1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract
1 tbsp (15 g)unsalted butter, for the griddle, for the pan
½ cup (120 ml)maple syrup

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Instructions

Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
In a second bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter and vanilla.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir just until combined; small lumps are fine. Rest 5 minutes.
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat (about 375 F / 190 C) and brush with butter.
Scoop 1/4 cup (60 ml) of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and the edges look set.
Flip once and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until golden and cooked through. Serve hot with butter and maple syrup.

Tips

Do not overmix; it makes pancakes tough.
Flip only once.
Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200 F (95 C) oven.
Good with coffee.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make fluffy american pancakes?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 5 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 10 pancakes.

How should I store fluffy american pancakes?

Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months; reheat in a toaster.

Can I make fluffy american pancakes ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with coffee.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

182 Calories / serving

4.9g Fat

30.9g Carbs

3.6g Protein

16.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~1820 cal · 49g fat · 309g carbs · 36g protein · 166g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.