Fluffy Vanilla Pancake Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

These fluffy pancakes are a delightful addition to your breakfast table, perfect for a weekend baking session. Infused with vanilla, they offer a sweet and comforting flavor that makes for an ideal homemade comfort food.

This easy brunch recipe is simple to follow, ensuring you can whip up a stack of delicious pancakes in no time.

Easy Fluffy Pancakes with Vanilla

A stack of fluffy pancakes with butter and syrup, garnished with berries on a wooden table.

This pancake recipe yields light and airy pancakes that are perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. The combination of flour, eggs, milk, and vanilla creates a rich flavor and tender texture. The recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter or oil for cooking
Maple syrup and fresh fruit for serving (optional)

Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
Heat the Pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
Cook the Pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Serve: Stack the pancakes on a plate and serve warm with maple syrup and fresh fruit if desired.