American pancakes, here’s how you make the fluffiest and lightest pancakes.

A true and tried fluffy pancake recipe with step-by-step instructions and tips to make an easy breakfast or brunch.

Cook a stack of these light American pancakes that the family can enjoy with all types of toppings.

This easy pancake recipe made with your everyday pantry staples is not only airy pancakes but also tastes like the lightest cake and holds a fluffy puffed-up shape.

5 ingredients to make American pancakes

That’s right,
Four
Eggs
Milk
Sugar
And baking powder, and my helpful tips is all you need to make a large batch of the best pancakes.

Topping ideas to try with American pancakes

• My favorite as you know by now is serving with warm Jaggery syrup with melted butter mixed in. 
• Slices of banana and a Nutella between the stacked pancakes. 

• Any store-bought chocolate or maple syrup. 

• Any type of fruit compote. 

• A dusting of powdered sugar and melted butter.

True and tried by readers and their reviews

Their original comments can be found on Pinterest comments.

*I tried it! It came out great but one thing to note is that it’s quite thick in the end, it’s super tasty and I would recommend 👌😁😋

*Sorry no photo but my family and I said these are the best pancakes that I have made so far! I tried a lot of recipes and this one hit the Mark. Thank you for the good directions and recipe! 😍

*Delicious! But the sugar isn’t mentioned in the method. I added it to the dry ingredients and they tasted great.

*Loved this recipe! Super easy to follow and delicious fluffy pancakes

*Amazing !! And simply to follow – thank you

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Tips to make the best fluffy American pancakes

• Pancake ingredients.
  • Before using the baking powder, please check the date of expiry.
  • The baking powder is good for 6 months.
  • once you’ve opened the baking powder, you need to store it in an air-tight container even if you are leaving it, in its original package.
  • Always store the baking powder in a cool, dark place like in the back of your pantry cupboard.
  • Avoid storing the baking powder in the refrigerator or close to high-heat areas.

• Getting the correct American pancake consistency.
  • Avoid over-mixing the pancake batter.
  • If you want the best fluffy pancakes then you need to keep the mixing of the pancake batter to a minimum. for this purpose, I usually use a fork to combine the pancake mix.
  • With your fork, start from the outside of the batter towards the centre of the batter in the bowl, in one long swirl(or arc).
  • I try to keep these long and wide swirls to a minimum(10-15).
  • The idea is NOT TO mess with the natural air bubbles you will notice in the pancake batter and at the same time avoid making flour lumps as you combine. even if you should have a few lumps, they tend to break while the batter rests.
  • Once you make the batter, let it rest.
  • I place my pancake batter in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes.
  • I find that heat tends to have a direct effect on the batter and the cooked pancakes.
  • If your kitchen is hot(by this I mean, if you tend to sweat bucket loads as you cook)then it’s really important to keep the ingredients and batter cool.

• There are a couple of ways to do this.
  • Keep the ingredients(milk, eggs)in the refrigerator till you take them out to make the pancakes.
  • you want them cool not cold before you combine them.
  • Once you make the pancake batter, let it rest in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.

The correct pancake batter consistency

• The consistency of the batter should not be thin like crepe batter it should be quite thick.

• Thick enough that you should be able to scoop and pour the batter without having to shake the measuring cup to get the batter onto the pan.

• Making the fluffy pancakes.
  • Using 1/3rd measuring cup gives you 4″ inch in diameter pancakes that are easy to flip and handle.
  • Place your griddle, and flat frying pan over the stovetop and gradually heat the pan.
  • Maintain low-medium heat as you want the pan to be hot but not too hot so that the pancakes will cook fast.

• The first pancake.
  • If you are making these American pancakes for the first time or teaching your kids to make them, make sure the first pancake you pour is a lesson in,
  • how to maintain steady heat.
  • pour, and when to flip them over.
  • correct the consistency of the batter while making the pancakes.

• As you cook your first pancake,
  • If you notice your pancake mix is too thick, add 1/4 cup milk to loosen the batter a little.
  • If it is too thin then add flour(not more than 1/4 cup).
  • Do the wide arc swirl to quickly combine and continue to make the pancake.
    

Appliances and utensils needed.

• Large bowl
• 1/3 measuring cup
• small bowl
• Flat griddle or frying pan

More pancake recipes.

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Banana chocolate chip pancakes made in a blender.

RECIPE DIFFICULTY- LITTLE CARE NEEDED

Ingredients to make the American pancakes

The ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.

Makes 14 pancakes

Dry ingredients

2 cups of flour sifted

4 teaspoons of baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of salt

Wet ingredients

1 and 1/2 cups of milk

4 tablespoons of Sugar

2 large eggs beaten 

4 tablespoons of melted and cool butter(if you are using salted butter, please reduce the amount of salt to be added)

1 tablespoon Vanilla extract

How to make American pancakes.

Please make sure to read the recipe instructions carefully to avoid mistakes.

Into a large bowl, add flour(2 cups), baking powder(4 tsp), and salt(1/2 tsp). combine with a spoon.

In a separate bowl or measuring jug,
Add milk(1 and 1/2 cups), the beaten eggs(2 large), sugar(4 tbsp), vanilla(1 tbsp) and melted butter(4 tbsp, use the microwave to melt the butter for 7-9 seconds). mix well.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour mix and combine(please refer to beginner’s notes on how to mix batter and avoid over-mixing). 

To avoid over-mixing, use a fork and wide swirling movements starting from the outside of the batter towards the middle.

Once the pancake batter mix is done, refrigerate the batter for 5-10 minutes.

How to cook fluffy American pancakes

Place a griddle or flat frying pan over a low-medium fire.

Take 1/3 measuring cup of batter and pour it onto the pan, let it slightly spread.

Once the pancakes start cooking, you’ll notice the bubbles appearing on the surface of the pancake.

Slide your spatula underneath the pancake, check if it is done(the pancake will be lightly browned)and then before the bubbles on the top of the pancakes disappear, gently flip the pancakes over.

Let the pancake rise and cook. regulate the heat between low to medium to maintain an even temperature and cook the pancakes.

Once you are confident, make 2-3 pancakes at the same time.

Serve warm with any of the pancake serving ideas given above. 

Should you need to make a large batch, the ingredients can be doubled to give you 24-25 pancakes.

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