Spoon Simple
Best Fluffy Pancakes
Light, fluffy pancakes with a golden exterior. Ready in 20 minutes.
Prep 5 min
Cook 15 min
Total 20 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the batter
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Step 2 — Cook the pancakes
- 1 tbsp butter (for pan)
- Maple syrup (to serve)
Instructions
- 1
Make the batter
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour wet into dry and stir until just combined — a few lumps are fine. Do not overmix.
- 2
Cook the pancakes
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and melt butter. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook 1–2 more minutes.
Nutrition per serving: 320 cal · 8g protein · 48g carbs · 11g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.






