Recipe video above. Simple, fluffy pancakes made from scratch, an essential that everyone should know! These are soft and fluffy, easy to make, and not too sweet so you can go wild with toppings. The key is getting the batter consistency right so it is easy to spread but doesn't spread too thinly so you get nice fluffy pancakes.
1/4 cup white sugar ((caster / super fine is best but not essential))
Pinch of salt
1 large egg ((~50g / 2oz in shell))
1 3/4 cups cups milk ((any type, any fat %))
1 tsp vanilla extract or essence
4 tsp butter (, for cooking)
Steps
Whisk dry - Place flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl, whisk to combine.
Add wet ingredients - Add egg, milk and vanilla. Whisk until lump free - no longer than 30 seconds.
Melt then wipe off most butter - Heat a non-stick pan - use medium heat if you have a strong stove, medium high if you have a weak one. Add a tiny bit of butter (about 1/2 tsp) and swirl to melt. Use paper towel to mostly wipe the butter off (this is the trick to avoid a dodgy 1st pancake).
Pour 1/4 cup batter into the middle of the fry pan (I use a slightly heaped ice cream scoop with lever, standard is 1/4 cup).
Cook - Swirl pan lightly to spread or use the ice cream scoop edge to spread into 11cm / 4.5" circle (ruler is a must) (joking!). When bubbles rise to the surface (see video), flip and cook the other side until golden.
Keep warm and repeat - Remove the pancake and keep warm in a low oven. Use more butter every 2 to 3 pancakes - depends how good your non stick coating is.
Serve with toppings of choice!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 62 g
Calories: 108 kcal
Reviews
Ollie on 2026-07-26 (5 stars): These are easier than my usual pancake recipe and turned out even better! Definitely going in the rotation. Also, my husband cooked these on the Blackstone and when he brought them inside, they smelled distinctly like donuts. That’s not a bad thing!
Nita Roderique on 2026-07-15 (5 stars): The Pancakes were a wonderful treat for Mother's Day! And it's so easy to make since I am 13 i need easy things to make.
jen hacker on 2026-07-05 (5 stars): Pancakes were wonderful. Made with gluten-free flour and still light and fluffy. Yum!
Emma on 2026-06-06 (3 stars): i feel like I'm doing something wrong. Every time I make these the batter is really thick and they end up stodgy. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong!
Devanne on 2026-04-27 (5 stars): Best pancakes ever! A fraction of the cost of a mix in a plastic bottle and saves the environment too (less plastic!). Thank you for another winner Nagi!
Kerry on 2026-04-19 (5 stars): This is our family’s go to recipe. We do pancakes every Sunday morning, and this is such a simple recipe which always turns out great. The toddler loves to help measure & mix.
Victor Huang on 2026-04-18 (5 stars): Delicious and easy and fast to make! 5 stars
Jennie Seppings on 2026-04-04 (5 stars): Light, fluffy, absolutely delicious and super super quick and easy to make. This will be my weekend breakky staple from now on. I added a defrosted banana to it also. Thanks Nagi.
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Lauren on 2026-03-22 (5 stars): So easy and beautifully fluffy!
Zoe on 2026-03-14 (5 stars): I’m 11 years old, and this recipe was so easy. The pancakes turned out sooo fluffy. 10/10 recommend this recipe
Jacinta Brown on 2026-03-12 (5 stars): Best pancakes! I make these for my toddlers every Sunday. Bluey and pancake Sundays 🥳
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Ashleigh Marcial on 2026-02-27 (4 stars): They were a little chewy but otherwise very delicious, I also put in some semi-sweet chocolate chips and it was very good!
Kelly on 2026-02-25 (5 stars): These are the BEST pancakes, the only ones i make. I add grated apple and chopped spinach for my toddler and she inhales them!!! Thanks Nagi