The BEST Fluffy Pancakes

Perfectly Fluffy Pancakes every single time, this is literally the last pancake recipe you need! They take no time at all to make, are way tastier than any boxed version, and perfect for Sunday breakfast or a quick weeknight dinner. 

 I have included not only our original recipe, but Mr. Olive’s “Boozy Amaretto” version as well! I HIGHLY recommend you try both! As I said above, this recipe is great for breakfast, brunch and even weeknight dinners. Who doesn’t love a good stack of pancakes?!

For this recipe you will need: flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, vegetable oil, egg, salt. Amaretto is needed for the boozy version. 

Post Photos last updated: May 5th, 2021

Why we love our Fluffy Pancakes…

As far back as I can remember, my hubby and I have been suckers for a good Sunday breakfast…and that always has included pancakes!

Many years ago when we were still renting an apartment I remember thinking that there had to be a better way to making pancakes that didn’t include a bland boxed mix. And so the quest for the perfect pancake recipe began!

Our main requirements were pancakes that were fluffy, buttery, light, and didn’t require buttermilk (I mean who even has that stuff on hand…like ever?!).

I went through so many “tester” recipes and for many Sundays, since that was my only day off at the time, we wound up eating bland, dense, chewy, and sometimes inedible pancakes.

I can’t even tell you exactly when this recipe came to be, all I know is that it was A LOT of trial and error. But alas, here we are friends, with the best Fluffy Pancakes for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make Light and Fluffy Pancakes?

The simple answer – don’t over mix your batter! You want to ensure that your wet and dry ingredients are combined, but you don’t want to mix it to a “smooth” consistency like so many recipes will tell you to do. It is so important to pay attention to this step if you are looking to keep your pancakes as fluffy as possible.

We also suggest using less liquid! Yep! When we updated this post we even updated our already awesome recipe to adjust for this. After making this recipe for years I began to notice that by eliminating even a little bit of the milk in our original pancake recipe, it would come out even fluffier than before! So, with this update we changed our milk from 1 1/3 c to 1 1/4 and trust me it makes a nice difference!

The last tip I have for making light and fluffy pancakes is to ensure you are using fresh ingredients. Now, I am not telling you to get some chickens and harvest fresh eggs, or milk a dairy cow…no friends, I am referring to the simple dry ingredient – baking powder! If your baking powder is over 6 months old then I suggest you get a new box for this recipe, and trust me, you’ll be making these pancakes so often that you will need to replace it again before that!

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As I just mentioned, we ALWAYS use our Griddle for making our pancakes (and so many other things too!). It has a great sized cooking surface which allows us to get at least 6 pancakes going at a time, which is awesome for ensuring everyone can eat breakfast together and not have to wait for the last batch to be ready! It is also easy to control the heat with an adjustable heat levels.

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Other breakfast recipes you may enjoy:

• Easy Crepes – Sweet or Savory 
• Peach Stuffed French Toast
• Chocolate Chip Scones
• 18 Hash Brown Breakfast Casseroles – Taste of Home
• Cherry Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping 

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