There’s nothing quite like a stack of good old-fashioned pancakes—golden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and made with simple pantry ingredients.
This timeless recipe is the kind your grandmother might have made on a Sunday morning, filling the kitchen with the comforting smell of butter and batter sizzling on the griddle.
No fancy ingredients. No shortcuts. Just honest, homemade pancakes done right.
Why This Recipe Never Goes Out of Style
✔ Simple, pantry-friendly ingredients
✔ Light, fluffy texture
✔ Easy for beginners
✔ Perfect for breakfast or brunch
✔ Ready in under 20 minutes
Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1¼ cups milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter (or vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Small lumps are normal.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes for fluffier pancakes.
Heat a lightly buttered skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the hot surface.
Cook until bubbles form and edges look set (about 2 minutes).
Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Tips for Perfect Old-Fashioned Pancakes
Don’t overmix—this keeps pancakes tender
Use fresh baking powder for maximum rise
Cook over medium heat to avoid burning
Flip only once for best texture
Classic Topping Ideas
Butter and maple syrup
Powdered sugar
Fresh berries
Honey or molasses
Bacon or sausage on the side
Variations on the Classic
Buttermilk Pancakes
Replace milk with buttermilk for a richer flavor and extra fluff.
Blueberry Pancakes
Sprinkle blueberries onto the batter after pouring onto the griddle.
Cinnamon Pancakes
Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
Batter is best used fresh
Cooked pancakes can be refrigerated up to 3 days
Freeze pancakes for up to 2 months
Reheat in toaster, skillet, or microwave
Nutrition (Per Pancake – Approximate)
Calories: 160
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 6g
Sugar: 4g
Final Thoughts
This Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes recipe proves that simple really is best. With just a few basic ingredients and a hot griddle, you can create a comforting breakfast that never goes out of style.
OTHER RECIPES
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat.
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