Standard American Pancakes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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Fluffy, golden pancakes made with buttermilk for the perfect rise, served with maple syrup for a classic morning ritual. This American-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 8 American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
3 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
2 tbsp maple syrup
for cooking butter or oil
for serving maple syrup
for serving fresh berries

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 large egg, 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp maple syrup until combined; then pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly butter the surface with 1 tsp butter or oil; pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake and cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown; transfer to a plate and serve immediately with additional butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries.