Beat the egg whites until stiff - set aside. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar and salt until well combined. Add baking powder, beat until just mixed. Add flour, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat until smooth (try not to over-mix).

Gently fold in the beaten egg whites. Let batter sit for 15 to 30 minutes prior to cooking.

In a large frying pan or griddle over medium heat, melt 2 teaspoons butter.

Dollop batter in 1/4 cup to 1/3 portions per pancake. Once the tops are covered with bubbles and the edges appear dry, flip the pancakes and cook the other sides to golden brown. Add additional butter to pan for each batch of pancakes.

Serve hot with your favorite topping.





A reliable, well-reviewed recipe for basic homemade pancakes from scratch. Over 200 breakfast lovers have given this recipe a top rating.

Mr Breakfast would like to thank Violet86 for this recipe.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

Based on 214 votes.

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From plinko

Rating (out of 5):

Wow. Great recipe.

Comment submitted: 3/7/2020 (#20927)



From Dan-O

Rating (out of 5):

Best basic pancake recipe that I've found so far. Thanks.

Comment submitted: 7/31/2019 (#20818)



From privie

Rating (out of 5):

Just made these now. I love them, they are soooo fluffy. I added some cinnamon. Definitely a keeper, thank you!

Comment submitted: 7/5/2017 (#20350)



From Bhumi

Rating (out of 5):

I tried it today :)

Comment submitted: 10/24/2016 (#20088)



From Lyse

Rating (out of 5):

It was really good.

Comment submitted: 6/13/2016 (#19970)



From Breakfast Child

Rating (out of 5):

Easy enough for a child to make.

Comment submitted: 6/5/2016 (#19962)



From Lesanti (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

The best pancakes ever!

Comment submitted: 5/7/2016 (#19913)



From Gabby

Rating (out of 5):

This is the best recipe for homemade pancakes that I've ever tried so far.

Comment submitted: 11/13/2015 (#19649)



From jananmary (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

OMG... this is a totally awesome recipe. I will make over and over again. Just fluffy and light. It sure is a keeper.

Comment submitted: 10/19/2014 (#19063)



From MamaWelker (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

The only reason this gets a five is because there is no six. My six year old who only eats frozen waffles for breakfast ate two.

Comment submitted: 6/22/2014 (#18909)



From shirazlady

I'm going to try this for a valentines breakfast treat for hubby on Friday with strawberries, blueberries and banana. Will rate later. Enjoy Valentine's everyone!

Comment submitted: 2/8/2014 (#17304)



From Bob Steve

Making it now... sounds great.

Comment submitted: 1/7/2014 (#17239)



From iTz Mee

Rating (out of 5):

Very good. Thank you, bro.

Comment submitted: 9/21/2013 (#16580)



From M. Fizz

Rating (out of 5):

My first experience making real(!) pancakes - they were excellent.

Comment submitted: 7/31/2013 (#16218)



From H. Stewart

Rating (out of 5):

I used my new pancake maker - the one you see on TV where you flip it over. Amazing recipe!

Comment submitted: 1/26/2013 (#15106)



From Linda

Rating (out of 5):

Very light but also very tasty, some of the best I have ever tasted. Don't need much of anything on top.

Comment submitted: 9/15/2012 (#14424)



From esther (Team Breakfast Member)

It was very tasty. Loved it.

Comment submitted: 9/15/2012 (#14412)



From richmond12

Rating (out of 5):

First time I made these. AMAZING. My family absolutely loved them. Definitely having them again. :)

Comment submitted: 9/4/2012 (#14385)



From Coco Ruby

Rating (out of 5):

They came out great. Thanks for the recipe Violet!

Comment submitted: 8/30/2012 (#14330)



From Micheala

Rating (out of 5):

I'm only 12 but this recipe is really good. I just made a batch and I recommend some fresh nutmeg.

Comment submitted: 7/23/2012 (#14180)



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