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Simple Homemade Classic Pancakes

These light and fluffy pancakes are the perfect way to start a slow weekend morning at home.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026
Simple Homemade Classic Pancakes
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
25 minutes
Serves
4

There is nothing quite like the smell of homemade pancakes griddling on the stove to wake up the house. This is a go to recipe in my kitchen because it uses basic pantry staples that you likely already have on hand.

I love keeping things simple with just a pat of butter and a generous pour of maple syrup. If you have any extra fruit in the fridge like blueberries or sliced strawberries, they make a wonderful addition to the batter before you flip them.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Create a small well in the center and pour in the milk, egg, and melted butter.

  3. 3

    Stir the mixture until just combined. A few small lumps are perfectly fine and will keep the pancakes light.

  4. 4

    Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle using about a quarter cup for each pancake.

  6. 6

    Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look dry, then flip and brown the other side until golden.

💡 Tips

You can store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, just pop them in the toaster or a warm oven until they are soft again. These also freeze beautifully if you want to make a big batch for quick weekday breakfasts.

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