Everyday Pancakes
Fluffy Everyday Pancakes made with seven ingredients and ready in 15 minutes. An easy, reliable, one-bowl recipe you can customize and make every day.
Servings: 8 pancakes
Calories: 117kcal
Equipment
- wire whisk
- flipping spatula
- electric griddle
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (15 grams)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (12 grams)
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ¾ cup milk (180 grams)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (28 grams)
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add egg, vegetable oil, and milk. Use a whisk to mix until just combined. Do not overmix; it's okay to have lumps.
- Set batter aside for 5 minutes while you heat an electric griddle to 375F (or medium-high heat on the stove). This allows the batter to thicken, leading to better pancakes.
- If your griddle is non-stick, you don't have to oil it. Otherwise, wipe it with a thin layer of vegetable oil or butter, or spray with cooking spray.
- Do not stir the batter, as that will pop air bubbles and lead to flatter pancakes. Scoop about ¼ cup per pancake onto the griddle. Cook for 2 minutes, until bubbles pop through the surface of the pancake and the sides begin to look dry.
- Flip pancakes, then cook for another minute. Remove from the griddle, and serve.
Notes
There's several ways to customize this recipe. See the accompanying blog post for all details, including multigrain, gluten-free, and vegan.
Leftovers pancakes stay good in the refrigerator for a few days.
You can refrigerate leftover batter for 1-2 days; do not stir before cooking.
To freeze: wrap pancakes in a couple of layers of plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag.
Adapted from the Betty Crocker Cookbook
Calorie count calculated in MyNetDiary and is an estimate only.
Updated January 20, 2026.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal
