Quick, fluffy, and easy homemade pancakes made from scratch with simple ingredients—perfect for breakfast or brunch in just 15 minutes.
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1¼ cups milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
Pour wet into dry and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Let batter rest for 5–10 minutes.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly.
Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
Cook until bubbles form and edges are set (2–3 mins). Flip and cook 1–2 more minutes.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Use fresh baking powder for best rise. Batter should be slightly lumpy. Resting batter improves texture.