As someone who's perfected breakfast staples over countless family brunches, I can attest: nothing beats homemade fluffy pancakes. Here's my trusted, healthy recipe for extra soft, American-style pancakes—no resting required.
Ready in minutes, they're ideal for lazy weekend brunches or quick snacks with the kids. This simple traditional recipe adapts easily to your tastes.
Discover my go-to recipe for irresistibly soft pancakes in just 10 minutes. Watch:
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 250 ml of milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted and melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Large pan (non-stick or cast iron)
- Spatula
- A little oil to grease the pan
- Absorbent paper
- A plate that goes in the oven
Preparation: 8 mins - Cooking: 1 min - For 4 people
1. Preheat the oven to 100 degrees to keep the pancakes warm.
2. In one bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt with a whisk. Set aside.
3. In the other bowl, whisk together the milk, butter and egg.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, whisking gently to avoid lumps.
Note: The batter doesn't need to be perfectly smooth—no blender required.
5. Heat the skillet over medium heat.
6. Grease lightly with oil using absorbent paper.
7. Drop 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter into the pan and spread into a circle with the spoon back.
8. Cook for two minutes until bubbles form and edges brown.
9. Flip carefully with the spatula and cook the other side for 1.5 minutes.
10. Transfer to the oven plate to keep warm.
11. Repeat until batter is gone.
And there you have it! Thick, extra fluffy American-style pancakes ready to enjoy.
Easy, quick, and delicious—serve with homemade Nutella, fresh fruit, maple syrup, jelly, compote, or bananas. For indulgence, add banana ice cream or whipped cream.
Prefer savory? Skip the sugar and pair with sausage or melted butter.
For a lighter version, swap milk for low-fat yogurt or buttermilk.
Egg-free? Omit the egg entirely.
Budget-friendly and versatile—this recipe can't be beat!
