September 24, 2016 By Delphine Fortin 112 Comments

Easy Fluffy American Pancakes

Introducing my easy fluffy American pancakes recipe. With only 6 ingredients and 2 minutes preparation, you get a perfect fluffy texture. These pancakes make hands down the best easy breakfast or brunch recipe.

I love everything about these pancakes. First, they are extremely quick and easy to prepare, with only a few basic ingredients that everyone has at hand (yes everyone: egg, milk, flour, sugar, baking powder – that’s it!). Then, they turn out perfect each single time I make them, with a lovely small round shape, and an amazing fluffy and light texture. And finally, they make me hungry as soon as I see them!

I have shared pancakes recipes on the blog before, but I have never shared a basic pancake recipes. And the fact is that sometimes you are just craving for some classic fluffy pancakes for breakfast. Something easy and quick to make. Weekends are to me the time of the week I want to treat myself with a fancy breakfast, which sometimes turns out to be a brunch depending on when I get up (although I love getting up early). But with a long week behind me, I often happen to be lazy, and for these lazy mornings, this easy breakfast recipe is just perfect.

How to make fluffy pancakes step by step?

We all love fluffy pancakes, but sometimes our pancakes turn out flat and thin. This is how I make my pancakes in just a few easy steps:

First, mix all the dry ingredients.
Then mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix (do not overmix).
My secret: let the batter sit for a minute or two. It will allow the baking powder to activate and make your pancakes fluffy.
Heat oil or butter in a skillet and once hot, add a few tablespoons of the batter, making sure they don’t spread out to the outside.
Cook for a minute, until fluffy. Flip, and cook for another minute.

And voilà! You have perfectly fluffy pancakes in NO TIME!

What to serve with my pancakes?

Maple syrup + butter! Yes, maple syrup is my favorite topping for pancakes, always. Because these pancakes are so fluffy, they absorb the maple syrup right away, bringing a subtle sweet touch. If you are not into any diet, consider adding a little bit of butter too. It will melt over the warm pancakes and add a nutty flavor.

Other topping ideas you may also consider:

Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries… – basically any berry make a perfect topping for your pancakes.
Homemade “Newtella” – to all chocolate lovers out there, make sure you try my homemade chocolate hazelnut spread.
Almond Hazelnut Praline Paste – so insanely good!! Also perfect on French crepes if you ask me.
Foolproof Dulce de Leche – a cheat-recipe ready in minutes that works every single time.

You can also add some toppings to the batter directly! Consider using blueberries, chocolate chips, pecan nuts, chopped macadamia nuts… I always add them once the pancakes are in the skillet to make sure they spread evenly in the batter (also they make your pancakes look gorgeous!).

Other pancakes recipes you might also like:

Quick Oatmeal Banana Pancakes (gluten-free, dairy-free)
Fluffy Greek Yogurt Blueberry Pancakes
Ultra Moist Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Healthy 3-Ingredient Pancakes

To me, these easy fluffy pancakes are linked to my life in Chicago, since I tried them the very first time on January 1st for a tête à tête New Year’s breakfast with my boyfriend, who turned out to be a little bit more since we had just got engaged! The weather was cold and slightly snowy, and everything was silent outside after the festivities from the night before. So these pancakes, that we had made fancy and topped with raspberries (there is actually a pic on Instagram!), happened to be the perfect comfort dish to celebrate new year. Funny thing: I was not sure by the time that one day, I would also move to Chicago. And here I am now, with a huge stack of American pancakes in front of me, yum!