Light and Fluffy Pancakes (with Self-Rising Flour)
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These light and fluffy pancakes are perfection thanks to self-rising flour! With only 4 ingredients and no baking powder or baking soda, you can have these pancakes ready to eat in just 10 minutes!
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Making the perfect pancakes can be a struggle, especially if you rely on pre-made mixes. Luckily for you (and me!) these light and fluffy pancakes are very easy to make and have the perfect texture-not too dense or too thin.
Why I love this recipe
This is a fast and fail-proof recipe that the kiddos can help make, it’s that easy. You also don’t need a leavening agent because we are letting the self-rising flour do the work of making these pancakes nice and fluffy.
I also love that you can customize this base recipe to make it your own with lots of add-in options. Chocolate chips, blueberries, strawberries, sprinkles, the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
- self-rising flour – this is simply flour that already has baking powder and salt added in
- sugar
- milk – any kind will do, dairy or nondairy
- eggs
Step by step
- Mix the self-rising flour and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs.
- Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredient and mix to combine. The batter will be slightly lumpy but that is okay!
Expert tip: Over-mixing pancakes is a sure-fire way to get a tough texture. Mix until just combined, some lumps are okay!
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium high heat. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot pan. Let the pancake cook 2-3 minutes or until the top surface begins to bubble and the edges are set.
- Flip the pancake and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Expert tip: Don’t press the pancake down with the spatula after flipping, this will give you a rubbery pancake. Let the pancake cook on its own after flipping.
Pancake add-ins
- add 1/3 cup of chocolate chips or peanut butter morsels
- add 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries
- add a teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice
- add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
FAQs
Yes, you can add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon of salt per cup of plain all-purpose flour.
Yes! Pancakes freeze very well and are perfect for making ahead. Allow the pancakes to cool after cooking and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Microwave to thaw and reheat.
Thin the batter with additional milk added one tablespoon at a time if you prefer a thinner consistency batter.
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Light and Fluffy Pancakes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 pancakes 1x
Description
These light and fluffy pancakes are perfection thanks to self-rising flour! With only 4 ingredients and no baking powder or baking soda, you can have these pancakes ready to eat in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2Â 1/4 cups self-rising flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
- Mix the self-rising flour and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredient and mix to combine. The batter will be slightly lumpy but that is okay!
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium high heat. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot pan. Let the pancake cook 2-3 minutes or until the top surface begins to bubble and the edges are set.
- Flip the pancake and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
Over-mixing pancakes is a sure-fire way to get a tough texture. Mix until just combined, some lumps are okay!
To freeze pancakes allow them to cool then place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in the freezer. Once frozen transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 308.6 mg
- Fat: 1.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.8 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
- Cholesterol: 31.8 mg
