pancake recipe easy
Here’s an easy, fluffy pancake recipe plus a few quick extras to match your “Quick Scoop” brief.
Simple fluffy pancakes
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (add 1–2 tablespoons more if batter is too thick)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter (and vanilla if using).
- Pour wet into dry and stir gently until just combined; a few small lumps are fine.
- Let batter rest 5 minutes while you heat a lightly oiled or buttered pan over medium heat.
- Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake; cook until bubbles form and edges look set (1–2 minutes).
- Flip once and cook until golden brown on the second side (1–2 minutes more).
Quick topping ideas
- Classic: Butter + maple syrup or honey.
- Fresh fruit: Sliced banana, strawberries, or blueberries with a spoon of yogurt.
- Dessert style: Chocolate chips or Nutella with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Make it even easier
- Mix-in tray bake: Spread batter on a greased sheet pan, sprinkle with fruit or chocolate, and bake until set for “sheet pan pancakes” that you cut into squares.
- Kid-friendly: Let kids add their own toppings or mix-ins (berries, sprinkles, or chocolate chips) to their portion of batter.
Little storytelling note
Weekend pancake breakfasts have become a mini trend again, especially on social platforms where people share “lazy Sunday stack” photos and simple one- bowl batter clips.
This recipe fits that vibe: minimal dishes, pantry ingredients, and reliable fluff without special equipment.
TL;DR: Whisk dry + wet separately, combine gently, rest briefly, and cook 1/4 cup scoops on a medium pan until golden for an easy, fluffy pancake stack.
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