Fluffy Pancakes
These thick and fluffy pancakes are made from scratch with simple ingredients and big family appetites in mind. Perfectly hearty with a soft, pillowy bite, this recipe makes about 18 pancakes—enough to feed a family of 7 with no leftovers! Serve them warm with butter, syrup, or your favorite toppings for a breakfast everyone will love.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 6 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 1 stick ½ cup melted butter, plus extra for the skillet
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Mix wet ingredients – In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
- Combine – Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Gently stir until just combined. (The batter should be slightly lumpy—don’t overmix!)
- Preheat skillet – Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a pat of butter and swirl to coat.
- Portion the batter – Scoop about 1/3 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook and flip – Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (about 3–4 minutes). Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes, until golden brown and fluffy.
- Serve hot – Stack high and serve immediately with butter, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
🍴 Recipe Notes
- Batch size: Makes about 18-20 pancakes using a 1/3 cup scoop of batter. Perfect for feeding a big family (7 people in our case!) with no leftovers.
- Storage: Leftovers (if you ever have any!) can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster, oven, or microwave.
- Flour swaps: Try using half whole wheat flour for a heartier version, or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if needed.
- Add-ins: Blueberries, chocolate chips, or banana slices can be folded into the batter for extra flavor.
- Cooking tip: Keep the heat at medium—not high—so the pancakes cook through without burning on the outside.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal
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