Best Fluffy Pancakes – Light, Airy & Perfect Every Time!

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These cloud-like pancakes are tall, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth tender, with a golden exterior that’s just begging for maple syrup. The secret? A touch of vinegar for extra fluffiness!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Restaurant-Quality Fluffiness – No flat, dense pancakes here!
✅ Quick & Easy – Ready in 20 minutes
✅ Simple Ingredients – No buttermilk needed
✅ Customizable – Add chocolate chips, blueberries, or cinnamon

Ingredients

For the Pancakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp melted butter (or oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Cooking & Serving:

  • Butter or oil (for the pan)
  • Maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the “Buttermilk”

  1. Stir vinegar into milk and let sit 5 minutes (it will curdle slightly).

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients

  1. In another bowl, beat egg, melted butter, and vanilla into the soured milk.

Step 4: Make the Batter

  1. Gently fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined (a few lumps are okay—don’t overmix!).

Step 5: Cook to Golden Perfection

  1. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with butter.
  2. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form (~2-3 mins), then flip and cook 1-2 more minutes.

Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!

  • Stack high and top with butter, syrup, and your favorite toppings.

Tips for the Fluffiest Pancakes

🔹 Don’t Overmix – Lumpy batter = fluffier pancakes.
🔹 Low & Slow – Cooking on medium-low ensures even browning without burning.
🔹 Keep Warm – Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven while finishing batches.

Serving Suggestions

  • Add chocolate chips or blueberries to the batter.
  • Drizzle with honey or Nutella for extra indulgence.

Final Thoughts

These Fluffy Pancakes are weekend breakfast magic—easy, reliable, and irresistibly light. Once you try them, you’ll never go back to boxed mix!

Flip, stack, and devour! 🥞💛🔥

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