American Pancakes | Classic Fluffy Breakfast Pancakes
American Pancakes are classic, thick, soft, and fluffy pancakes that are a beloved breakfast favorite across the United States. Made with simple pantry ingredients such as flour, milk, eggs, butter, sugar, and baking powder, these homemade pancakes are light and tender on the inside with beautifully golden edges.
The secret to perfectly fluffy American pancakes is using fresh baking powder and gently mixing the batter without overworking it. The batter is cooked on a lightly greased skillet until bubbles appear on the surface, then flipped and cooked until golden brown. Served warm with butter and maple syrup, these pancakes make a comforting and satisfying breakfast.
American Pancakes are also easy to customize with blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas, strawberries, pecans, or cinnamon. Whether enjoyed on a relaxed weekend morning, served at a family breakfast, or prepared for a special brunch, this classic American recipe is simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Cooking Method
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Gently stir until just combined. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
- Flip carefully and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a little butter to the pan as needed.
- Stack the pancakes and serve warm with butter and maple syrup.
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