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Easy Pancakes with Maple Syrup Recipe
American · Breakfast

Easy Pancakes with Maple Syrup Recipe

Fluffy homemade pancakes served with rich maple syrup make the perfect easy breakfast. This classic American pancake recipe is quick to prepare, soft, golden, and delicious for the whole family.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
Easy

Method

1

Dry Mix

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
2

Wet Mix

In another bowl, beat the egg and mix with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Close-up of fluffy homemade pancakes stack ready for syrup
3

Combine

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until combined. Do not overmix; small lumps are fine for a fluffy texture.
4

Pan Prep

Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter.

A complete pancake breakfast spread on a bright morning table with coffee and fruit
5

Cooking

Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip.
6

Golden Finish

Cook the other side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
7

Serve & Drizzle

Serve hot with butter and drizzle generously with maple syrup.

Rich maple syrup being poured over a stack of golden brown pancakes

Cook’s tips

  • Do not overmix the batter; overmixing leads to tough pancakes. Small lumps are perfectly fine.
  • Wait for bubbles to cover the surface of the pancake before flipping to ensure it is cooked through and easy to turn.
  • Wipe the pan with a paper towel and apply a fresh thin layer of butter between batches for the cleanest golden finish.

Recipe notes

Fluffy homemade pancakes served with rich maple syrup make the perfect easy breakfast. This classic American pancake recipe is quick to prepare, soft, golden, and delicious for the whole family.

Craving more breakfast classics? Try our creamy Avocado Toast or the spice-infused Masala Dosa for a global morning adventure!

Frequently asked questions

Can I use whole wheat flour?

Yes, but the pancakes will be denser. You may need to add a splash more milk.

Can I make the batter ahead?

It is best used immediately, but you can refrigerate it for up to 30 minutes. Baking powder loses its lifting power over time.

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