🥞 Classic American Pancakes (Fluffy Breakfast Favorite)
🇺🇸 America’s Go-To Breakfast
American pancakes are a breakfast icon. Served in diners, homes, and brunch spots across the country, these thick, fluffy pancakes are often stacked high and topped with butter and maple syrup.
They’re simple, comforting, and deeply tied to weekend mornings and family breakfasts in the U.S.
🥞 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter (or oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
🔥 How to Make Classic American Pancakes
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Sugar
- Salt
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, mix:
- Milk
- Egg
- Melted butter
- Vanilla (optional)
Step 3: Combine
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
Stir gently until just combined.
👉 A few lumps are normal—don’t overmix.
Step 4: Cook the Pancakes
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat.
- Lightly grease the surface
- Pour batter to form pancakes
- Cook until bubbles form on top
- Flip and cook until golden brown
💡 Pro Tips from American Kitchens
- Let batter rest for 5 minutes
- Don’t press pancakes while cooking
- Medium heat gives best color
- Use real maple syrup if possible
🍯 Classic American Toppings
- Butter & maple syrup
- Blueberries
- Chocolate chips
- Strawberries
- Whipped cream
🧠 Why Pancakes Are So Popular in the U.S.
They’re quick, affordable, and perfect for customization. Pancakes bring families together and represent the relaxed, cozy side of American food culture.