Martha's Perfect Pancakes

Start your morning on a delicious note with Martha's Perfect Pancakes—an easy, fail-proof recipe that delivers irresistibly fluffy, golden pancakes every time. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and a touch of vanilla extract, these pancakes strike the perfect balance of sweetness and richness, thanks to melted butter folded into the batter. The secret? Gently mixing the wet and dry ingredients to achieve a light, slightly lumpy batter—ideal for pillowy pancakes with a tender crumb. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings or laid-back weekends. Serve these crowd-pleasers warm, stacked high, and topped with classic maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite indulgent toppings for a breakfast that feels like a hug on a plate.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1.25 cups Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 as needed Nonstick cooking spray or additional butter

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing; it's okay if the batter is slightly lumpy.

Step 4

Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with nonstick cooking spray or a small amount of butter.

Step 5

Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the skillet to form pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes and the edges look set.

Step 6

Flip the pancakes using a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown.

Step 7

Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate or baking sheet and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.

Step 8

Serve pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(623.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1336.8

Total Fat 50.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 340.0mg	0%
Sodium 1722.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 40.9g
Protein 35.7g	0%

Vitamin D 188.0IU	0%
Calcium 441.1mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 757.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 54.9%