I love a good stack of pancakes in the moring, and making them from scratch is easier than most people think!

I mean, I’m guilty of grabbing a box of instant mix, but when I have time I love to make them all myself.

I find they’re fluffier and tastier (and I can legit brag about them).

This pancake recipe is simple and kind of like a base recipe if you want to get creative with different flavors.

Trust me, once you make pancakes like this, you’ll be making them from scratch when you have the time.

Old-Fashioned Pancake Recipe

These classic old-fashioned pancakes made entirely from scratch!

Fluffy, tender, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients you probably already have.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; do not overmix.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes, until golden brown.
8. Serve warm with syrup, butter, or your preferred toppings.

Can I make pancakes from scratch with no milk?

Absolutely!

You can substitute milk with water, plant-based milk (like almond, soy, or oat), or even yogurt thinned with a little water.

The texture might be slightly less rich, but the pancakes will still cook up fluffy and delicious.

Can I make old-fashioned pancakes with no eggs?

Yes, eggs mainly provide structure and a bit of lift.

You can replace one egg with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water, let sit 5 minutes).

The pancakes may be slightly denser but still tasty.

Can I make pancakes with no baking powder?

You can, but the pancakes won’t be as fluffy since baking powder acts as a leavening agent.

You can try using baking soda combined with an acid (like 1/2 teaspoon baking soda + 1/2 cup yogurt or buttermilk) to help them rise, or just make thin, crepe-style pancakes without any leavening.

Homemade Pancakes Made Simple

See? So easy to do!

And now that you can make simple homemade pancakes from scratch, I challenge you to try different flavors.

Head down to the comments and let me know what you come up with!

Old-Fashioned Pancakes

Whip up a stack of old-fashioned pancakes from scratch with this easy, foolproof recipe. Perfectly fluffy and customizable with simple swaps if you’re out of milk or eggs.

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Ingredients

  

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; do not overmix.
• Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
• Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
• Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
• Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes, until golden brown.
• Serve warm with syrup, butter, or your preferred toppings.