Pancakes from scratch are super easy to make, fluffy and absolutely delicious! Easily add in your favorite berries, seasonings or even chocolate chips to customize them to your liking!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword fluffy pancakes, homeade pancakes, pancakes, pancakes from scratch
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 4 minutesminutes
Total Time 14 minutesminutes
Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Skillet or griddle
Measuring cup to pour batter
Spatula
Ingredients
2cupsall purpose flour
¼cupsugaradd 1/3 for sweeter pancakes
1tbsbaking powder3 tsp
1tspbaking soda
1tspsalt
2cupsmilkany type of milk works
2eggs
3tbspvegetable oil or melted butterallow butter to cool before using
2tspvanilla
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add in the milk, eggs, oil and vanilla and mix until just combined.
Allow batter to sit for 1-2 minutes while preheating your skillet or griddle
Preheat a skillet or griddle and coat the bottom with cooking oil or butter
Using a ¼ or ⅓ cup measuring cup, pour batter onto skillet or griddle
Add toppings (optional)
Let cook until bubbles form (about 1-2 minutes) on one side, and 30 seconds to 1 minute on the other
Notes
STORING PANCAKES
BATTER:
This pancake batter can be made ahead of time and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Just be sure to stir the batter before using it as the oil can sometimes separate while it sits.
REFRIGERATOR:
If you decide to use all of the batter to make pancakes and know you'll eat them within a few days, allow them to completely cool, then place the pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you're ready to eat them, pop them in the microwave or toaster and your'e ready to go!
FREEZING:
You can also freeze these pancakes. To do so, lay them in a single layer on a greased baking sheet and freeze for an hour. Once frozen, remove and store in a gallon freezer bag or airtight container for up to four months in the freezer. Simple remove and place in the microwave or toaster and enjoy! This is a great option for when you're on the go and need something quick.