Easy Homemade Pancakes (No Bisquick!)
Skip the mix and make fluffy homemade pancakes with this easy recipe using simple ingredients like flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, eggs, and butter. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying breakfast.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (one large, one medium)
- A whisk.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- A griddle or a large non-stick skillet
- A spatula
Ingredients
- ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cups milk or milk substitute
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional
Instructions
- Combine Dry:Whisk together ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoons baking powder,1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
- Combine Wet: In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cups milk, 1 egg, and 3 tablespoons melted butter. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract if desired.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat Pan: Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Short & Sweet Serving Suggestions
Serve your warm homemade pancakes with butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Top Tips for Homemade Pancake Success
Don't overmix the batter.
Use cold liquid ingredients.
Let the batter rest for a few minutes.
Cook over medium heat.