My Favorite Fluffy Pancake Recipe (2024)

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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

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.

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.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

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

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.

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Lorraine

11 years ago

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!

Lindy

10 years ago

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!

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Reply to Lindy

10 years ago

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.

Lindy

Reply to jodidurr

10 years ago

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!). 🙂

Sweet

10 years ago

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 🙂

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Reply to Sweet

10 years ago

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!

amerykanskie nalesniki

8 years ago

They will love it! It’s so yummy ; ).

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Reply to amerykanskie nalesniki

8 years ago

Thanks. 🙂

Cast IronMan

8 years ago

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?

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Reply to Cast IronMan

8 years ago

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. 😉

julaine

8 years ago

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!!

jodidurr

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Reply to julaine

8 years ago

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.

Roger

7 years ago

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.

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Reply to Roger

7 years ago

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.

Stefanie

7 years ago

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???

jodidurr

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Reply to Stefanie

7 years ago

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!

Renee

7 years ago

What kind if vinegar did you use??

jodidurr

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Reply to Renee

7 years ago

I’m so sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I just use white vinegar. I hope that helps.

Annette

7 years ago

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

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Reply to Annette

7 years ago

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.

Robin

7 years ago

Best ever pancake mix! I will never use bisquick again. ? This is a keeper fer sure. Thanks for sharing.

jodidurr

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Reply to Robin

7 years ago

Yay! So glad you love it. I’ve had nothing but positive reviews. We love it around here too. 🙂

Nicole

7 years ago

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!

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Reply to Nicole

7 years ago

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.

Erin

7 years ago

Will the batter keep in the fridge for a few days?

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Reply to Erin

7 years ago

I’ve never tried. I like to make the pancakes and then freeze them. If you try it, will you report back? Thanks.

Ericka Dawson

7 years ago

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.

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Reply to Ericka Dawson

7 years ago

Yay! I really appreciate you weighing in so that others can make decisions based on your review. Enjoy those breakfasts (and dinners quite frankly) 😉