This is an easy step-by-step recipe for making fluffy pancakes. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these pancakes are light, airy, and delicious. You can customize the recipe by using milk, yogurt, or water as the liquid base and adding optional cinnamon for extra flavor.

Fluffy Pancakes (my favorite) recipe

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Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
25min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 pancake)
  • egg egg
    egg egg
    1
  • milk or yogurt or water
    milk or yogurt or water
    1cup
  • sugar
    sugar
    2tbsp
  • cinnamon (optional)
    cinnamon (optional)
    1tsp
  • self-raising flour
    self-raising flour
    1cup
  • baking powder (if using all-purpose flour)
    baking powder (if using all-purpose flour)
    1tsp
  • cooking oil or melted butter
    cooking oil or melted butter
    1tsp
  • cooking oil (for brushing pan)
    cooking oil (for brushing pan)
    1tsp

How to make Fluffy Pancakes (my favorite)

  1. Step 1

    Beat the egg in a clean bowl.

    Step 1.1: Beat the egg in a clean bowl
  2. Step 2

    Add milk, yogurt, or water and whisk well.

    Step 1.1: Add milk, yogurt, or water and whisk well
  3. Step 3

    Add sugar and mix well.

    Step 1.1: Add sugar and mix well
  4. Step 4

    Add cinnamon if desired and mix.

    Step 1.1: Add cinnamon if desired and mix
  5. Step 5

    Add self-raising flour. If using all-purpose flour, include baking powder.

    Step 1.1: Add self-raising flour
  6. Step 6

    Mix into a smooth batter ensuring there are no lumps.

    Step 1.1: Mix into a smooth batter ensuring there are no lumps
  7. Step 7

    Add cooking oil or melted butter to the batter and mix properly.

    Step 1.1: Add cooking oil or melted butter to the batter and mix properly
    Step 1.2: Add cooking oil or melted butter to the batter and mix properly
  8. Step 8

    Ensure the batter is not too thick or too thin.

    Step 1.1: Ensure the batter is not too thick or too thin
  9. Step 9

    Heat a pan and brush it with some cooking oil.

    Step 1.1: Heat a pan and brush it with some cooking oil
  10. Step 10

    Pour the batter onto the pan and let it spread.

    Step 1.1: Pour the batter onto the pan and let it spread
  11. Step 11

    Cook on low heat until holes form on the surface of the pancake.

    Step 1.1: Cook on low heat until holes form on the surface of the pancake
  12. Step 12

    Flip the pancake and cook the other side until golden brown.

    Step 1.1: Flip the pancake and cook the other side until golden brown
    Step 1.2: Flip the pancake and cook the other side until golden brown
  13. Step 13

    Repeat with the remaining batter. Enjoy hot or warm

    Step 1.1: Repeat with the remaining batter
    Step 1.2: Repeat with the remaining batter

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

105.4kcal (5.27%)

Protein

2.6g (5.26%)

Carbs

15.9g (5.77%)

Sugars

6.4g (12.76%)

Healthy Fat

2.5g

Unhealthy Fat

0.9g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the batter is smooth and free of lumps for the best texture.

  2. Cook on low heat to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.

  3. Use a non-stick pan for easier flipping and cooking.

  4. You can add vanilla extract or other flavorings to the batter for variation.

FAQS

  1. Can I use all-purpose flour instead of self-raising flour?

    Yes, you can use all-purpose flour, but make sure to include baking powder to help the pancakes rise.

  2. What liquid works best for the batter?

    Milk or yogurt will give a richer flavor, but water can be used as a lighter alternative.

  3. How do I know when to flip the pancake?

    Flip the pancake when holes form on the surface and the edges look set.

  4. Can I make the batter ahead of time?

    It's best to use the batter immediately for the fluffiest pancakes, but you can refrigerate it for a few hours if needed.

  5. Can I make these pancakes dairy-free?

    Yes, you can use water or a non-dairy milk alternative instead of milk or yogurt.

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