BEST FLUFFY PANCAKE RECIPE

BEST FLUFFY PANCAKE RECIPE - Chefjar (2025)

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This Fluffy Pancake recipe is seriously the BEST! Light and fluffy American pancakes without buttermilk! You need just a few simple ingredients and 20 minutes to make these amazing thick and fluffy pancakes at home. They are perfect for breakfast brunch!
I included lots of tips and they will help you to learn how to make the best fluffy pancakes you’ve ever had in your life! Have a look also at Buttermilk pancakes if you have some buttermilk in the fridge.

HOMEMADE PANCAKE RECIPE

It is a tradition in our family to start every weekend with delicious pancakes. Sometime I even double ingredients and make a pancake lasagna with a healthy date syrup for breakfast. It is absolutely delicious!
You will love everything about these pancakes. They are so fluffy and thick, but also soft. Be careful! They are so addictive! Once you try them, you will make them every weekend.

How to Make Best Fluffy Pancakes

The secret of fluffy fluffy pancakes is the batter. If the pancake batter is runny, pancakes will spread out in the pan and won’t fluff up. On the other hand, if the batter is too thick, you are most likely will end with undercooked pancakes.

Perfect Pancake Batter Consistency

To check the consistency of the batter, do the test with a spoon. Simply spoon some batter and pour it into the bowl. The batter should be THICK but be able to run off the spoon slowly.
Many people asked me how to mix pancake batter without lumps. Guys, some lumps are fine! But to avoid them, make sure you sift your flour. Also don’t use a spoon for mixing. I highly recommend to resort to a wire whisk to get a smooth pancake batter.
Another key to smooth texture is the temperature of your ingredients. Bring them to room temperature before adding to the batter.

How to Make Perfect Pancakes

It is actually a 3 step easy process.

First, mix all dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Combine wet ingredients with dry ones.
Cook pancakes using a non-stick pan.

How to Cook Pancakes

Preheat a non-stick pan/ griddle over medium heat. Spill little water onto the pan to check if the surface is hot. The water will sizzle once it is ready. Reduce the heat to low-medium. Spray the pan with a non-stick spray or lightly grease with some butter. Remove excess butter with a paper towel.
Pour ¼ cup of batter into the pan (use a measuring spoon or cup to get pancakes of the same size).
Cook pancakes.

HOW LONG TO COOK PANCAKES ON EACH SIZE

Cook pancakes until you see that bubbles start forming and popping on the surface, it means they are ready to flip. Flip using a spatula or a fork. The whole process takes about 1-2 minutes.

HOW TO FLIP A PANCAKE

The best tool for flipping pancakes perfectly is a large spatula. If you don’t have any, but you love pancakes and you cook them frequently, I highly recommend to purchase one. Ideally it should be big enough to cover most of the pancake. Flip when you see bubbles popping not only around the sides but throughout the pancake.

Try also Russian Syrniki ( Cottage Cheese pancakes), Gluten Free Buckwheat Pancakes, Chinese Scallion pancakes, Dorayaki pancake recipe, Blini or crepe for breakfast! Yum!!

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HOW TO MAKE FLUFFY PANCAKES