Fluffy Pancakes

A tall stack of fluffy single-serve pancakes topped with strawberry jam and fresh strawberries, drizzled with syrup, with a bite cut out.

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These homemade pancakes are naturally fluffy and full of flavor. With minimal ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a cozy breakfast on the table in no time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fluffy pancakes, Fluffy Single Serve 5 Ingredient Pancakes, Fluffy Single Serve Pancakes, Single Serve Pancakes

Servings: serving

Author: Lama

Ingredients

1 cup All-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons Baking powder
2 tablespoons Honey or sugar, maple syrup
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter or olive oil
½ cup Milk or milk of choice
pinch of salt

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, honey, butter and milk, then stir until the batter is just combined. Don’t over mix.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to create even fluffier pancakes since it contains baking powder. But if you’re short on time, you can cook them right away.
Lightly spray a nonstick pan with oil spray and preheat it until hot.
Once the pan is hot, lower the heat to medium-low (about level 4).
Pour the batter into the pan to make small pancakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until bubbles form on top and the edges look set.
Flip and cook the other side until golden and fluffy.
Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the Batter: Mix just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make your pancakes dense rather than fluffy.

Rest the Batter: Before cooking, let the batter sit for 5 minutes. This helps the baking powder activate for extra fluffiness.

Preheat the Pan: Before adding the batter, heat the pan completely. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low to prevent burning while the batter cooks.

Flip at the Right Time: Wait until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set before flipping.

Even Cooking: Avoid pressing down on the pancakes while cooking, as they become flattened and less airy.

Test with the First Pancake: Use the first pancake to check heat and consistency, then make any necessary adjustments.

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