Fluffy pancakes are one of the most loved homemade breakfasts, perfect to prepare in a few minutes with the simple ingredients we always have in the pantry. With this fluffy pancake recipe you will get tall and soft pancakes, ideal to serve for breakfast with maple syrup, honey or spreadable creams, jams and marmalades.
This is an easy and quick batter to make homemade fluffy pancakes for breakfast or the snack for the whole family. From this batter you can customize your sweet pancakes or savory pancakes, or create variations like butter-free pancakes or sugar-free pancakes.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: About 15 pancakes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for quick pancakes
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 7 tbsp Butter
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 7 tbsp Sugar
- 1 packet Baking powder
- 1 packet Vanillin (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 1 pinch Salt
Tools
- Bowl
- Frying pan
How to make fluffy pancakes
To obtain soft homemade pancakes it’s important to prepare a smooth, lump-free batter using ingredients at room temperature. With this basic fluffy pancake recipe you will get tall and tender pancakes, perfect for breakfast.
By following a few simple steps you’ll obtain golden, soft homemade pancakes, ideal to serve with honey, maple syrup or jams.
To make the basic pancake batter, whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture is very frothy and light. You can use a whisk by hand or an electric mixer; I used a hand whisk for convenience, but electric beaters will make the pancakes even fluffier. Gradually add the flour and mix until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous batter, add the melted butter in a thin stream and finally the salt, baking powder and vanillin; incorporate everything well.
Lightly oil a small frying pan and wipe off the excess with a paper towel. Heat it and pour one or two tablespoons of batter into the pan — of course this depends on the size of your pan — then tilt the pan slightly to level the batter. Cook over very low heat for about two minutes; as soon as holes form on the surface, flip and cook for the same amount of time on the other side. Stack your pancakes on top of each other so they stay warm, then serve with honey, maple syrup, hazelnut spread, fruit and whatever you like…
Storage notes and tips
You can store leftover fluffy pancakes sealed in a plastic food bag and consume them within 2 days, or you can freeze them individually, place them in a food bag and use them as needed after thawing at room temperature for a few minutes and reheating.
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Why don’t pancakes turn out fluffy?
Pancakes don’t turn out fluffy when the batter is overworked or when the leavening agent is not active. To obtain fluffy pancakes it’s important to mix the batter as little as possible and cook them on a well-heated pan.
How to store homemade pancakes?
Homemade fluffy pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container. Alternatively, you can freeze them individually and reheat them as needed in a pan or microwave to keep them soft.
Can I freeze pancakes?
Yes, pancakes can be frozen after cooking. Once cooled, arrange them separated by parchment paper in a food bag and store them for up to 2 months. To serve, heat them for a few minutes in a pan or in the oven.
