Classic American pancakes — fluffy, soft, and perfect every time
Calories: 805
Proteins: 37,31
Fats: 33,45
Carbohydrates: 88,47
How to cook

Classic American pancakes — fluffy, soft, and perfect every time

  • Preliminary preparation time
    30 m
  • Cooking time according to the recipe
    2 h
  • Proper temperature for dish storage
    0~5°C
  • Dish ingredients
    9 Dish.

The most popular pancake variations

🍫 Chocolate

Add chocolate chips to the batter.

🍌 Banana

Mash 1 ripe banana and add it to the batter.

🫐 Blueberry

A classic American breakfast.

🌱 Sugar-free

Suitable for children and dietary nutrition.

 

Why pancakes don't turn out fluffy

The most common mistakes:

❌ mixing until smooth
❌ old baking powder
❌ batter too
runny ❌ high heat

✔️ Pancakes like to be treated gently.

Why pancakes are the #1 breakfast in the US

Pancakes are a symbol of the American breakfast.
They are prepared at home, ordered in cafes, and served in hotels and chain restaurants.

In the US and Canada, pancakes are popular all year round, but especially:

  • on weekends
  • on holidays
  • in the morning before work or school

Popular searches:

  • classic American pancakes
  • fluffy pancakes
  • pancake recipe
  • easy pancakes

However, most people
don't know how to make truly fluffy pancakes, and they end up with flat or rubbery pancakes.

This article solves the problem completely.

What are real American pancakes?

American pancakes differ from crepes in that they are:

  • thick and fluffy
  • soft on the inside
  • cook quickly
  • are served in stacks

The recipe is based on:

  • milk
  • eggs
  • flour
  • baking powder
  • butter

❗ Important: these are not pancakes or thin crepes — they are a separate category.

 

Pancakes for freezing and meal prep

Pancakes store well:

  • in the refrigerator: up to 3 days
  • in the freezer: up to 2 months

Reheat:

  • in the microwave
  • in a frying pan
  • in a toaster

This is a huge plus for a quick breakfast on weekdays.

 

Nutritional value (1 pancake)

  • Calories: ~120 kcal
  • Protein: ~3 g
  • Fat: ~4 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~18 g

Ingredients

Ingredients for classic pancakes (makes 10–12 pancakes)

🥞 Main ingredients

  • 250 ml milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 200 g wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • A pinch of salt
  • 30 g melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Preparation

Step-by-step recipe for fluffy pancakes

 

Step 1: Dry ingredients

In a large bowl, mix together:

  • flour
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt

Mix well with a whisk.

 

Step 2: Liquid ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix together:

  • milk
  • egg
  • melted (but not hot) butter
  • vanilla

 

Step 3: Combining

Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Mix very gently:

  • the dough should be lumpy
  • it should not be perfectly smooth

👉 This is the key to fluffiness.

 

Step 4: Rest the dough

Leave the dough to rest for 5–10 minutes.

During this time:

  • the leavening agent will activate
  • the dough will become lighter

 

Frying pancakes is the most important step

  1. Heat the pan over medium heat
  2. Lightly grease with oil
  3. Pour the batter with a ladle

Fry

  • until bubbles appear (1.5–2 minutes)
  • Flip
  • fry for another 1–1.5 minutes

❗ Do not press down on the pancake with a spatula.

 

How to tell when the pancake is ready

A ready pancake:

  • golden brown on both sides
  • soft when pressed
  • tall and springy

Inside, it should not be raw, but very tender.

 

Classic serving in the US

The most popular option:

  • a stack of pancakes
  • a pat of butter
  • maple syrup

Additionally:

  • fresh berries
  • banana
  • peanut butter
  • bacon (very American)

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