Fluffy Pancakes – soft, light and fluffy pancakes made from scratch with a beautiful golden brown color and taller rise. A melt-in-your-mouth breakfast experience
I am always looking forward to the weekends because that’s the time that my son and I bond over breakfast, 9 out of 10 times it’s either pancakes or waffles with bacon – of course. My son LOVES pancakes. These fluffy pancakes are out of this world, and a new favorite for him! So tender and flavorful. And the best part? Syrup is optional, he doesn’t ask for it – Win!
You don’t need tons of syrup coating to fully enjoy it as it is as much as pleasurable on its own.
What makes pancakes fluffy?
If you’re really into fluffy pancakes, then it is a must to follow a good recipe that delivers as promised. But before that, we need to get into the nitty and gritty part behind a fluffy pancake. Ready?
This homemade pancake mix has baking powder which is a leavening agent responsible for forming those pockets of bubbles when cooking pancake. Combined with baking soda, this immediately begins to produce gas as soon as you mix the batter. That’s why it’s a rule of thumb to cook it right away to achieve a tall and fluffy pancake.
The second secret of this recipe is the presence of whipped egg whites. Yep, just like sponge cake cakes. The protein in those egg whites forms into a few bubbles as soon as you beat them. When you fold it into the batter, it adds the extra air and as it expands during cooking, it makes the pancakes lighter.
And lastly, the buttermilk. It’s a no brainer how buttermilk makes any cakes moist. So instead of the regular milk, I’m adding instead a 1 and 3/4 cup of buttermilk for that bit of tang flavor, rich and moist interior. This ensures that the pancake is tender while the egg yolk helps set the pancakes as they cook.
Butter, maple or chocolate syrup, cream, fruits, powdered sugar – top it the way you want it. Or better yet, enjoy these on its own! You’ll need a stack of this before you can even think of stopping.
The world is already filled with too many pancakes. But I’d definitely want you to take this recipe by heart and once you do, you’ll never get back to anything boxed. Seriously, this one tastes waaaay better than boxed pancake mix. Even my little chef noticed the difference. 😉
Now stack those pancakes up high! Enjoy!
Watch How To Make It
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Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups (256 g) flour
- ¾ teaspoon (4.3 g) salt
- 4 tablespoons (50 g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons (9.20 g) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (4.60 g) baking soda
- 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg (optiona)
- 2 Eggs , yolks and egg white ,separated
- 1⁄4 cup (57 g) butter , melted
- ½ teaspoon (2 g) vanilla extract
- 1 3⁄4 cups (320 g) buttermilk (See notes for substitute)
- Oil and/or butter for oiling skillet
Instructions
- In a Large bowl combine flour, salt, sugar, baking soda and nutmeg (if using any), whisk to fully combine.
- In another medium bowl combine egg yolks, milk, melted butter and vanilla. Thoroughly mix.
- Whisk egg whites until fluffy about 3-5 minutes. Then add to pancake, mix as little as possible until fully combine. You will have a thick batter. Do not over mix.
- Heat a lightly oiled cast iron or frying pan over medium high heat. Scoop about ¼ cup each of the batter onto the cast. You will probably need to help spread the batter.
- Gently flatten with a back of a spatula or back of a spoon to even out the batter. Fry until bubbles start to appear on surface and edges of pancake starts to brown about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side for another minute or two until golden brown. Repeat until pancake mixture is finished.
- Remove and serve immediately with syrup and/or butter.
Tips & Notes:
- To replace regular flour and baking powder, use 2 cups + 1 tablespoon self-rising flour.
- You can always pre-mix all the dry ingredients and put it in jar or large containers for convenience. Then add the rest of the ingredients when you're reading to make a batch.
- Flip the pancakes as gently as possible!
- No buttermilk? No worries. An acceptable substitute is milk and lemon juice or vinegar. Combine 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let it sit for about 10 minutes. And you are all set.
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information:
How to Make Fluffy Pancakes
In a Large bowl combine flour, salt, sugar , baking soda and nutmeg(if using any), whisk to fully combine.
In another medium bowl combine egg yolks, milk , melted butter and vanilla. Thoroughly mix.
Whisk egg whites until fluffy about 3-5 minutes . Quickly add to pancake , mix as little as possible until fully combine. You will have a thick batter. Do not over mix.
Heat a lightly oiled cast iron or frying pan over medium high heat. Scoop about ¼ cup each of the batter onto the cast. You will probably need to help spread the batter. Gently flatten with a back of a spatula or back of a spoon to even out the batter. Fry until bubbles start to appear on surface and edges of pancake starts to brown about 2-3 minutes
Flip and cook the other side for another minute or two until golden brown. Repeat until pancake mixture is finished. Remove and serve immediately with syrup and/or butter.
M. Cook says
Are the written instructions missing a step? Which bowl do you add the egg whites to, the flour or the milk? And when do you incorporate the dry and wet bowls?
Imma says
Oops. Thanks for catching that. You mix the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the beaten egg whites.
Lola says
I made them this morning for my family! OMG, So Delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
p/s The syrup pouring on the pancakes in the video is so fun to watch haha.
Brandon Berg says
Hello Great website! thanks for all you do. The recipe calls for baking powder, but the instructions don’t say when to add it? Can you please advise? thanks again, Brandon Berg
Immaculate Bites says
Hi Brandon, you can add it in step 1. Enjoy! 🙂
Aderolayo says
i am only ten and I love to cook. I love this recipe and I want to be like Gordon Ramsay when I grow up and this will definately help my journey there^_^
Imma Adamu says
Oh, wow that’s great to know! You will surely achieve it. Just keep on practicing, learning, and believing in yourself. 🙂
Mika says
I love this recipe. I’m a kid who loves to cook, i made these for my family and we all loved it. Thanks for you great recipient
Imma Adamu says
OMG .. my niece makes it all the time and she is almost 11 and loves to cook too. It really is a favorite among my younger fans. I am glad you loved it.
Juliette says
Hi Imma!
These pancakes look yummy. I tried making them but unfortunately they didn’t get cooked in the inside ☹, what did I do wrong?
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Juliette,
My best bet would be that you cooked it on high heat. Next time lower the heat and cook a little longer , until it is cooked inside. Do a taste test first before removing from the pan.
Natasha says
I made these with frozen wild blueberries and they were great! Really nice and fluffy.
imma africanbites says
That sounds like a great addition, Natasha! Glad you like it. And thank you for stopping by!
JULIET says
hello Imma, am sorry I missed your mails all this while. Honestly, am going to try this one. I have been making that Nigerian style. Am gonna try it this weekend.
imma africanbites says
Can’t wait for you to try it, Juliet!
lucy says
Hi lmma
Is baking soda the same as bicarbonate of soda?
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Lucy, yes it is.
DEO says
Already, I’m imagining how good they’ll taste. Will sure try them out this Sunday. Love pancakes!
Judith Hope says
Imma,thx for the pancake recipe.Ive been doing them without the soda and nut meg.I will try this recipe out to make better pancakes.
Thx Judith
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Judith, Can’t wait to hear how it works out for you. Thanks
Momo says
those pancakes look amazing. I am going to try them… I always use pancake batter which doesnt include separated egg whites but these I am going to make from scratch
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! Do let me know how it works out. Thanks
cletus fotibu says
Imma I am on a sugar ‘fast’ can’t wait to finish it so I can try this pancakes. I love fluffy pancakes.
I will post my comments later
ImmaculateBites says
Cletus, can wait for you to be off. You are going to dig this!!!
Lisa C. says
Hi Imma!!! I only make pancakes from scratch, but these look fabulous!!! I have never added baking soda, just the powder. I’m definitely going to try your recipe for my next family pancake breakfast. Thanks!!!
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Lisa! So happy you would . Do let me know how it works out. Have a great Weekend!