Fluffy Pancake Recipe for a Thick Delicious Delicious Stack

Rick’s Fluffy Pancakes

I cannot take full credit for these pancakes. Although I am a master at flipping them!

My husband, Rick, is the pancake maker in our house, and his pancakes are rather famous in our extended family.

When he begins to heat the griddle, family members within driving distance find their way to the kitchen, wherever that kitchen might be.

He’s just really, really good at it. They’re tall and fluffy and thick and delicious… every time.

This is his recipe and one I’d never planned or thought to share. It’s a list of simple pantry ingredients, with a few tips along the way, perfected over the years. But a recipe so yummy– I had to share it with fellow pancake lovers.

Fluffy Pancake Recipe Ingredients

Here’s a list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe. The exact measurements are on the card at the bottom of this post.

• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Neutral oil (like vegetable oil)
• Milk
• Large egg

2 Kinds of Fluffy Pancakes

In this post, I’m showing you a couple of ways to make thick, fluffy pancakes.

One is fancier and more dramatic… perfectly suited to special holidays and occasions, like Mother’s Day or Christmas morning.

The second method is perfect for casual gatherings and all weekends!

How to Make Tall and Thick Fluffy Pancakes

The recipe is the same, but the cooking method is slightly different. By using an egg ring, it’s easy to make these tall and delicious pancakes. This recipe will make 5 to 6 tall pancakes.

Place an egg ring on a prepared skillet or griddle. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the ring. Cook the pancake until the raw side begins to bubble and the edges of the batter begin to pull away from the ring.

Gently lift the ring from the pancake and flip to cook the other side.

What is the Secret to Making Fluffy Pancakes?

These easy and simple tips will help produce the thickest fluffiest pancakes ever.

1. Check the freshness of your baking powder. Expired or tired baking powder will result in flat, thin pancakes.
2. Whisk dry ingredients before adding liquid to avoid overmixing and lumpy pancakes. A few small lumps are fine. Overmixing can lead to a stiff and sticky batter.
3. Use a large nonstick skillet or griddle.
4. Preheat the griddle over medium heat. Then, once it’s hot, lower the heat to low-medium. Let it cool down slightly before greasing the pan.
5. Add butter, oil, or cooking spray to the skillet or griddle and wipe out the pan between batches.
6. Pay attention to the pancakes.

Rick’s Best Cooking Tips

These are Rick’s best tips for making delicious pancakes at home.

1. Watch the pancakes and adjust the heat.
2. If the pancakes are browning too quickly, reduce the heat.
3. Are they sticking to the pan or griddle? Add more butter or oil, wiping out the skillet between batches helps reduce burn bits from sticking to the pancake.
4. Flip the pancakes when the underside turns a golden brown and when bubbles begin to form on the batter side.