Homemade Pancakes

We already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but we think it’s also the best. Breakfast is the only meal where you get to dig into a warm stack of fluffy pancakes, topped with butter and dripping with sweet maple syrup. And if you’re looking for a new pancake recipe, you’re in luck. We’ve put together a few of our favorite homemade pancake recipes, plus tips and tricks, that’ll make your homemade pancakes the best on the block.

How to Make Pancakes from Scratch

Though there are many different ways to prepare them, pancakes are typically simple and require few ingredients. To whip up a traditional style, here’s what you need to know:

• How to make homemade pancake mix (dry): You’ll need flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
• How to make pancake batter: Combine dry mix with egg, milk and melted butter or oil.
• How to make fluffy pancakes: Avoid over-mixing the batter, let the batter rest and, when cooking, wait to flip the pancakes until they start to bubble.

Tip: For exact measurements of the ingredients mentioned above, check out our favorite pancake recipes below.

Easy Homemade Pancake Recipes

When it comes to fluffy, flavorful, fancy and downright irresistible flapjacks, no other recipes stack up to these delicious and unique ways to enjoy this popular breakfast treat.

Skip the flipping with this oven-baked pancake recipe. Apples and spices add a hint of sweetness for a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to start your day on a happy note.

Fluffy, made-from-scratch blueberry pancakes are a Sunday morning standby and a breakfast-for-dinner favorite. To keep weekend mornings as relaxed as possible, try mixing the dry pancake ingredients together the night before and then whisking them with the wet ingredients just before cooking.

Cooked, cooled quinoa adds fun texture (with a boost of protein and fiber) to family-favorite homemade pancakes.

Blueberry pancakes meet mini muffins in this brilliant breakfast treat mash-up. Great for a crowd-pleasing brunch or grab-and-go-breakfast, this easy pancake recipe is fun for everyone.

These comforting pancakes are made with sweet potatoes, sage and Chesapeake Bay Seasoning for a unique twist. Serve with a simple maple syrup and Greek yogurt dip for a fun breakfast or appetizer.

For more pancake recipes to flip over, check out our bonus recipes below. Want even more morning meal inspiration? Find more recipes and inspiration at The Fresh Lane.