This is the best homemade pancakes recipe from scratch. You can fool around with all sorts of other ingredients when it comes to pancakes, but in the end it’s always Grandma’s recipe that rules them all.
This was my Grandma’s and then my Mom’s recipe and now it’s all that I use for my family anymore! It’s perfect every time! I also have a great Belgian Waffles recipe if you want to try those as well.
All-Purpose Flour Pancakes “Here in the U.S., pancakes are typically prepared using all-purpose flour,” says Frank Tegethoff, who leads innovation at King Arthur Baking. “This yields pancakes that are fluffy and tender.”
How to Make Fluffy Pancakes
I have a whole post on how to make fluffy pancakes, so make sure to read that! I suggest letting the batter sit for a while ( 5-10 minutes) and let the chemical reactions start working. I’ve also found that waiting to heat your griddle AFTER you make the pancakes gives you that time to let the batter sit.
Making Pancakes From Scratch Tips & Tricks
- Use a hot griddle. Not as hot as a lot of recipes tell you, because then you just burn the outside of the pancake and the inside is raw. Try using a medium-high heat setting.
- Get a wide spatula/flipper. This will help you lift the pancake properly and turn it over. I like flippers.
- Serve this with my Homemade Brown Sugar Sauce (that’s what is in the photos)
- If you want lighter, fluffier pancakes use the cake flour, but the end product pancakes do soak up the syrup more than the all purpose flour pancake recipe does. I personally like it better, and will keep a bag of cake flour on hand for pancakes.
- Don’t have cake flour? See below for instructions!
IF YOU ARE USING SIFTED FLOUR, adjust your liquid measurements! I do NOT use sifted flour and that is why your batter will be too runny. Don’t sift your flour!
Pancake using All purpose Flour
FAQ
Can I use all-purpose flour instead of pancake mix?
What type of flour is best for pancakes?
Why is all-purpose flour good for pancakes?
What flour substitute is best for pancakes?
Should you use all-purpose flour for pancakes?
After all, all-purpose flour isn’t your only option; whole wheat and other alternatives unlock a whole new level of flavor and texture. “Here in the U.S., pancakes are typically prepared using all-purpose flour,” says Frank Tegethoff, who leads innovation at King Arthur Baking. “This yields pancakes that are fluffy and tender.”
Are pancakes healthy to eat?
Pancake mixes are made from enriched flours, sugar, syrup, trans fats that have had nutrients added to the flour during manufacturing process. It also contains very low fiber, added sugar and syrup is likely to raise the blood sugars quickly. In this way pancake mixes are not healthy. But if they are made at home in an Indian style they are more healthy.
Why do you need a flour bag for pancakes?
The bag calls attention to the fact that if you’re making pancakes, this is the flour to use. It’s highly versatile so you can also use it for cookies, pastries, and even light bread, but what really matters is that it will create light and fluffy pancakes, every time.
Can you use whole wheat flour for pancakes?
If you want to use only whole wheat flour, you will need to add 5 teaspoons of water for every cup of flour you use. The secret to fluffy pancakes made with any kind of flour is never to overmix your batter and this rule is even more important when it comes to using whole wheat.