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A stack of fluffy pancakes topped with fresh berries, butter, and maple syrup.

Fluffy Easy Basic Pancakes Recipe in Just 30 Minutes!

Enjoy light and fluffy pancakes made quickly with simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  4. Heat a skillet and pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.
  5. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.
  6. Serve warm with toppings.

Notes

For extra fluffiness, do not overmix the batter.