My favorite fluffy pancake recipe is the only one you will need. It is easy and delicious. The trick is the vinegar. Combining milk and vinegar together makes homemade buttermilk. This results in the perfect pancake.
My Favorite Fluffy Pancake Recipe
Ingredients Need to Make Favorite Fluffy Pancake Recipe
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Extra butter for cooking.
How to Make My Favorite Fluffy Pancake Recipe
- Combine the milk and vinegar together. Let it rest 5 minutes. This is essentially making buttermilk (never buy buttermilk again!)
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk egg and butter together with the buttermilk.
- Pour the flour mixture into the buttermilk mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet pan
over medium heat, and melt a bit butter for cooking. Pour batter onto the skillet (about 1/4 cup), and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.
I used to just make Bisquick pancakes, but once I was given the perfect homemade pancake recipe, there was no going back. These take only a few extra minutes, and the effort is well worth it. I’m convinced that once you try this recipe, you won’t return to another. Enjoy!
My Favorite Fluffy Pancake Recipe
These are the best fluffy pancakes on the internet. The vinegar is the secret.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 pancakes
Calories 60 kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- Extra butter for cooking.
Instructions
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Combine the milk and vinegar together. Let it rest 5 minutes. This is essentially making buttermilk (never buy buttermilk again!)
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Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
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Whisk egg and butter together with the buttermilk.
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Pour the flour mixture into the buttermilk mixture and whisk until smooth.
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Heat a large skillet pan over medium heat, and melt a bit butter for cooking. Pour batter onto the skillet (about 1/4 cup), and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.
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This is our very favorite recipe for pancakes. I can’t tell you how many times we make them and there are never leftovers. The very best 🙂 Often I will make a batch, cool and layer between waxed paper and freeze for a quick breakfast.
Your photos are gorgeous too!
Seriously THE BEST PANCAKES IN THE WORLD!!
I have never been a pancake fan, but had to become one as my daughter just loves pancakes.
I have recently became a vegan & have tried many different vegan pancake recipes and they were all Just ok. I missed these pancakes, so I decided to make them vegan. They are amazing! I used coconut spread for the butter & applesauce for the eggs. They are still so delicious!!!
Oh and we also add cinnamon to our pancakes (we’re a bit obsessed with cinnamon).
Thanks for this incredible recipe!
Yeah! I’m so glad they worked for you. I would absolutely love your recipe for vegan – the amounts for the coconut spread and applesauce if you were willing to share. I know there are a lot of vegans out there who would love to have this option. I would do a post with your version. Let me know if you are willing to share.
Absolutely will share! I use coconut milk for the milk (same amount), coconut spread for butter (same amount), and 1/2 cup of applesauce for the eggs (1/4 cup per egg for any recipe that calls for eggs). I don’t know the exact amount of cinnamon I use…. we just tap it in the mix until the flour starts getting a little brown (basically a lot!). 🙂
Do you really get 16 pancakes how big do you make your pancakes, because I get about 6 really big fluffy ones, it could be the way I make them also. I was just wondering. Thanks in advance I really like your site 🙂
My husband says I make my pancakes too small. We made them yesterday, and I had 6 leftover. I would estimate we ate 9 – if I remember correctly. I use about 1/4 cup scoop for my pancakes. Thanks so much!
I mean 11 big fluffy pancakes not 6 lol 🙂
The best fluffy pancakes recipe ever! I try to make Pancakes from scratch but always and up with super dense ones. This one is a winner. My hubby and son lOves it! Thank you very much! ❤
Yay! I’m glad it was a winner for you. I really do love to hear when people have tried and found success here! Thanks for that!
mmmmmmm!!! xDDDDD
It’s so delicious I tried it yesterday and I can’t explain it!!!! >w<
This is the first time succeed wow wow!!
cuz I always got zero the worst taste at all!!! U_U
THANK YOU SO MUCH mrs Jodidurr!! ^_^
I’m so glad you liked it. I haven’t found a better pancake recipe, so I completely agree with you! Keep enjoying!
These looks soo yummy!! But in my country they dont sell vinegar, will it be ok if i used lemon juice
Does your country sell buttermilk? The vinegar is basically making buttermilk, so you can substitute the vinegar and milk for buttermilk. Here is an article I found about how to make buttermilk with lemon. http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-quick-easy-buttermilk-substitute-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-185757 I think that should be helpful. I hope you enjoy it!
Oh my god!! Thank you so much!! You literally made my day! This helped me a lot! Thanks again!!
I’m so glad this was helpful! Thanks for letting me know!
my fav pancake recipe! my kids really really love these fluffy pancakes! thanks for sharıng… 🙂
I’m so glad. Now you are making me want to make pancakes for breakfast. 😉
This is the ONLY recipe I come back to time and time again from Pinterest. These are the BEST pancakes ever. I’ve tried tons of others out there and they don’t compare! Thank you!
Thank you so much for commenting. It’s so helpful when others are looking for a recipe to hear the feedback of others. It’s the only recipe we use as well, and I know I have a few friends that won’t look elsewhere. It’s so great. 🙂
They will love it! It’s so yummy ; ).
Thanks. 🙂
It’s no competition – BEST pancakes I’ve ever made by far! Deep brown outside, moist rich inside without being at all doughy. Nice buttery flavor.
Found this posting by looking in google images. I knew what the pancake that I wanted to cook would look like. You can’t really tell by seeing a recipe how a pancake will turn out. So thanks for the pics ?
Here’s how I make buttermilk (even easier) : mix half plain yogurt and half milk and you’re done. Otherwise I made no changes, as you advised. I’ll probably mix in some fruit from time to time though. Do you ever do that?
Thank you so much for your comments. They are so helpful for people trying to decide whether to try the recipe. I’m glad you found something you love. I love having blueberry pancakes, so fruit as an addition is great. Chocolate chips aren’t so bad either. 😉
hey so if i use buttermilk, how much should i use in the recipe? would it be 1 3/4? please get back to me soon (: thanks!!
Yes. That’s right. I’m sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I’m out of town with limited internet. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks,
It was the best pancakes I’ve ever made I’m known as the pancake king at home and my brothers and sisters loved them I’d say I am going to use this recipe again next time.
Sweet! We just had them tonight too. I’m so glad they were a hit with the family. Thanks for taking the time to report back on your results.
Would whole wheat flour work? If so, how much would you recommend? Also, what if I’m using almond milk? Will the vinegar still do its thing???
I’ve never made these adaptations with this recipe before, so I’m not sure. I don’t imagine the vinegar would work. I might try and use less. With wheat flour and other recipes I’ve found that it’s most effective to do a 1/2 white 1/2 white combination. If you are testing things out, report back as to what works so that other readers might get the help too. Thanks so much!
What kind if vinegar did you use??
I’m so sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I just use white vinegar. I hope that helps.
Hi just made these and had an urge to teak the recipe but I didnt.Glad I didn’t bc I want taste these in their original form.THEY WERE AWESOME!Better then my favorite Hungary Jack light and fluffy, I was amazed how simple the recipe was and ingredient list.maybe next time I will reduce the sugar a little,we are pretty heavy on syrup so sweetness can be kept minimum. Thanks for sharing
I’m so glad you loved this recipe. I haven’t found a better one. I’m sure reducing the sugar a bit would be fine. I hear ya on trying to control the syrup and sweetness. It’s fun to watch the numbers spike on this recipe on Saturday and Sunday mornings. I don’t think you are the only one who has made this their go-to recipe.
Best ever pancake mix! I will never use bisquick again. ? This is a keeper fer sure. Thanks for sharing.
Yay! So glad you love it. I’ve had nothing but positive reviews. We love it around here too. 🙂
Mine did not turn out at all! This is the second recipe I have tried making pancakes and it was a disaster (for me). Not fluffy at all. I have never had any issues making pancakes until this time and the time before. Wondering if I have an ingredient that’s off? Any thoughts? Thank you!
Super weird. I’ve had nothing but great comments on this recipe. Have you checked to see if your baking soda is out of date? I know that can impact cooking. Whisking is important too, so if you just stirred it together it could have not turned out. I always use 2% milk. I can’t really think of anything else that may have impacted it. So sorry you are struggling. My only other thought is altitude. I do know that impacts baking. Gosh – wish I were there doing it with you to try and figure it out. Good luck.
Will the batter keep in the fridge for a few days?
I’ve never tried. I like to make the pancakes and then freeze them. If you try it, will you report back? Thanks.
Oh my goodness, I made these pancakes this morning for the first time. They were awesome. My husband said no more IHOP..LOL I put powdered sugar and syrup on top. The family said they were delicious! Thanks. My go to for now on.
Yay! I really appreciate you weighing in so that others can make decisions based on your review. Enjoy those breakfasts (and dinners quite frankly) 😉
Hello! I just tried your recipe and I liked it. However I still would love to see the difference between the old one and this. Can you email me or leave it here please ?? I found the others one fluffier ? If that makes sense Thanks
Adding more to my comment: once the battery was sitting a bit longer , it became fluffier so the first pancakes were flat not sure why but then batter raised I guess. ! Still delicious. I still would love to see the difference.
Thanks for that feedback. I had never noticed that. I think I would assume it would yield opposite results. Great to get that feedback!
I linked to the exact same recipe I used to have on my site. I wonder why you experienced such a difference. I wonder if it is what you noticed later – how long the batter sat. You’ll have to let me know if they still feel different the next time you make them. Thanks!
Hello Jodi! Yes there must be something with my ingredients. They are not turning up as fluffy as the ones before. Where did you say you linked the old recipe ? My family is still asking for the old one. I’m sorry I am sure it’s something I’m doing wrong. But for some reason I liked the other one better. I am using Whole Foods organic all purpose flour, organic unsalted butter, organic milk, organic cane, basically the same as before except I notice its calling for less vinegar for the butter milk. If you still have the other recipe please pass it along. I will really appreciate it !
Thanks !!
I can´t find the recipe – where is it?
Amanda
Here’s the recipe. Sorry for the inconvenience: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/162760/fluffy-pancakes/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=search%20results&clickId=cardslot%202
You know – It totally could be. I live in the pacific NW. I wonder if you’re right. I’ll be curious to here your experience. Thanks!
Hi! I think some of us still want to see the old recipe …
can you please share it on a comment or reply please ? Can not find the link for the old recipe. Thanks a bunch !!!
I looked back in my archived version of my site and compared the two recipes. The only difference was the old one was just the current one doubled. I’m not quite sure what else to do to help out because my archived post doesn’t have anything different. Do you happen to remember what you believe was different about the two? Eeek!