Classic old-fashioned pancakes are the ultimate breakfast comfort food—fluffy, buttery, and perfectly golden 🥞✨
Here’s a true old-school recipe that makes the best pancakes you’ve ever had.
🥞 Old Fashioned Pancakes (makes ~8 pancakes)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter (plus more for the griddle)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but delicious)
Instructions
1️⃣ Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2️⃣ Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
3️⃣ Combine (don’t overmix!)
Pour wet into dry and gently stir until just combined. A few lumps are okay.
4️⃣ Heat the griddle
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease with butter or oil.
5️⃣ Cook pancakes
Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set (about 2–3 minutes), then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.
🍁 Serve With
- Maple syrup
- Butter
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Banana slices + chocolate chips
🔥 Pro Tips for Perfect Pancakes
- Don’t overmix—it makes them tough
- Let batter rest 5 minutes before cooking
- Use medium heat so they cook through without burning
- If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk
If you want buttermilk pancakes, fluffy restaurant-style, or vegan pancakes, just say the word!