This easy pancake recipe from scratch yields fluffy homemade buttermilk pancakes that taste just like a delicious Pancake House–style breakfast with bacon and eggs.
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I have been craving a classic pancake, egg, and bacon breakfast for a while now. You know the kind—the fluffy pancakes you usually get from a cozy breakfast restaurant in town.But going out for breakfast can get expensive, especially when the craving hits often.
For almost a month I kept thinking about it, and yesterday on Easter morning, I finally faced a little dilemma:
Should I spend money at a restaurant… or just make pancakes at home?
I chose to make them at home, and I was surprised at how quick and easy it was. My craving was completely satisfied, and the best part. It cost me nothing because I already had all the ingredients in my kitchen.
If you’re craving fluffy homemade buttermilk pancakes, this simple pancake recipe from scratch will give you that Pancake House–style breakfast right at home.
Ingredients for This Easy Pancake Recipe from Scratch
- 1¾ cups bread flour (all-purpose flour works too)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup canola oil
No Buttermilk? Make your Own
If you don’t have buttermilk, you can easily make a substitute.
For every cup of milk, add 1 teaspoon vinegar and let it sit for about a minute. This simple trick works perfectly for pancakes.
How to Make This Easy Pancake Recipe from Scratch
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Add the eggs and buttermilk.
- Mix everything until the batter becomes smooth. Do not overmix, or the pancakes may become dense.
Cooking Pancakes for This Easy Pancake Recipe from Scratch
- Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Spray the pan with nonstick cooking oil.
- Pour about 1 cup of pancake batter into the pan.
- Wait until bubbles begin to form on the surface.
- Flip the pancake and cook the other side until golden brown.
How to Serve this Fluffy Pancakes
While cooking the pancakes, fry some crispy bacon and eggs on the side.
And just like that, you have your own Pancake House copycat breakfast—fluffy pancakes, bacon, and eggs—made easily at home.
No long lines. No expensive bill. Just a delicious homemade breakfast.
✅ Tip: Serve with butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for an extra special breakfast.
Easy Pancake Recipe from Scratch (Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes)
Equipment
- 1 Flat Pan
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Bread Flour
- 2 tbsp White Granulated Sugar
- 2 tsps Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Canola Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 cups Buttermilk
Instructions
- Place the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix using a wire whisk.
- Add the dry ingredients. Mix until there are no lumps.
- Spray nonstick oil to a flat pan and pour one cup of the batter. Cook until bubbles form and gently flip. Cook until lightly brown. Serve with eggs and bacon.
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