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This image shows a homemade golden brown pancake on a round white plate, drizzled with rich maple syrup and topped with plump, fresh blueberries.

Homemade Pancake Recipe

Fluffy, golden, and delightfully simple—these homemade pancakes are a breakfast classic made with everyday ingredients. The batter comes together quickly and cooks into tender rounds with crisp edges. Perfect for drizzling with maple syrup, topping with berries, or enjoying plain straight from the pan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 158 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Sifter or fine mesh sieve
  • Nonstick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Instructions
 

  • Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl.
    This image shows flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt being sifted into a large mixing bowl to form the dry base for pancake batter.
  • Create a well in the center and pour in the milk, melted butter, and egg.
    This image shows milk, melted butter, and an egg being poured into a well made in the center of the dry ingredients.
  • Mix everything together until the batter is smooth.
    This image shows all the ingredients being gently mixed together until the pancake batter is smooth and lump-free.
  • Preheat a lightly oiled griddle or nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
    This image shows a nonstick pan being lightly oiled and heated over medium-high heat in preparation for cooking pancakes.
  • Once hot, pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the surface.
  • Let the pancakes cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form and the edges look dry.
  • Flip and cook the other side until it turns golden brown.
    This image shows a pancake being flipped to cook the second side until it's beautifully golden brown.
  • Continue the process with the remaining batter.
    This image shows multiple pancakes being cooked from the remaining batter, all evenly golden and fluffy.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help the batter mix more evenly.
  • Don’t overmix the batter—some small lumps are okay and lead to fluffier pancakes.
  • Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking for a better texture.