Whip up fluffy, easy homemade pancakes in minutes with simple pantry ingredients – perfect for a quick breakfast or weekend brunch. This foolproof pancake recipe delivers golden, delicious results every time, making it the top choice for anyone searching for the best homemade pancakes.

Easy Homemade Pancakes Recipe

Out here on the ranch, mornings start early, and breakfast needs to be quick but filling. These easy homemade pancakes come together fast with simple ingredients and keep my crew full and happy.

There’s nothing fancy here – just good, hearty food made with love that tastes delicious. We serve them plain, with fruit or my homemade jam and some whipped cream. These divine pancakes are always a hit around our kitchen table.

The Cowboys’ Rating: 10/10

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What Ingredients Are in Easy Homemade Pancakes?

Whole Milk – I prefer to use whole milk in most of my recipes because of the higher fat content in the whole milk. Fat is flavor, so it makes the pancakes more moist and flavorful.
Oil – I always use canola or olive oil in my recipes. For this recipe, I used canola oil.
Egg
Vanilla – Vanilla adds a warm, sweet flavor to these pancakes that makes them richer and more satisfying without overpowering other ingredients.
All-Purpose Flour – I used all-purpose flour for this recipe, but I have also made these homemade waffles using Gluten Free Flour. See below for more details on that.
Baking Powder – Baking powder is a leavening agent that is going to make the pancakes rise and be fluffy.
Sugar – Sugar is a must for these pancakes.
Salt -Salt is important in this recipe because not only does in enhance the flavor, but it also affects the texture of the pancakes.
Toppings – fruit, homemade raspberry jam (you can find my recipe here), homemade whipped cream (recipe here), syrup, peanut butter, etc… The possibilities are endless!

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How to Make Easy Homemade Pancakes

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Mix until just combined and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add in milk, oil, egg and vanilla and whisk until well combined.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Preheat a griddle or frying pan.
Pour the batter onto the griddle to make desired sized pancakes.
Let cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles for on the surface and the edges look set.
Gently flip and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Repeat this process until the batter is gone and all pancakes have been made.
Top with favorite toppings and enjoy!

Gluten Free Pancakes

This recipe can easily be adjusted to be gluten free. Simply substitute the flour for your favorite gluten free flour. Here are a few of my favorite gluten free flours:

Cup for Cup Gluten Free Flour

Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour

King Arthur Gluten Free Flour

Storage and Freezing

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-7 days. These easy homemade pancakes are a family favorite, so they go fast at our house. I usually make pancakes in bulk so that we have some easy and quick breakfast options throughout the week.

To freeze these pancakes, place them in a freezer Ziploc bag and press all the air out of the bag. Then place them in the freezer. To reheat, we just take out the desired amount of pancakes and pop them in the toaster on defrost. It is so yummy!

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