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.

Recipe number 1039. Submitted 7/10/2003.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

Based on 202 votes.

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From H. Stewart

Recipe 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

Recipe 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

Recipe 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

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

They came out great. Thanks for the recipe Violet!

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



From Micheala

Recipe 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)



From tina a.c.

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I just made this recipe at 8pm tonight to experiment for tomorrow morning... well, they were so good that my family ate every one of the pancakes and said "Mom these can't be yours because they are so good!" I sprinkled each with a little cinnamon before serving with a little syrup on top... fabulous!!

Comment submitted: 7/22/2012 (#14177)



From Volta

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Add a dash of nutmeg and sprinkle of cinnamon too.

Comment submitted: 6/21/2012 (#14068)



From Vaishali

Can I make this recipe without eggs? We don't eat eggs :(

Comment submitted: 3/27/2012 (#13723)



From harmony

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Worked great for us. Topped with butter and maple syrup... delicious.

Comment submitted: 2/16/2012 (#13545)



From freddy

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Fantastic, very light and fluffy.

Comment submitted: 1/14/2012 (#13433)



From porkman

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I just made these pancakes. Served 'em with lots of bacon. Mmmm.

Comment submitted: 12/11/2011 (#13302)



From naty

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

It was super easy and everybody loved them. I served them with fresh blueberries and warm maple syrup (the real stuff) on top.

Comment submitted: 12/2/2011 (#13269)



From squeek

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Made them at least 5 times now. Never had a problem. Always good. Recommend using the optional vanilla. A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg is good too if you have it. A+ from me.

Comment submitted: 11/27/2011 (#13242)



From peyton

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I just made this for my mom and sister and we love it. If you haven't tried this, then your missing out.

Comment submitted: 11/12/2011 (#13169)



From aunty

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Me and my mom made your pancakes and we LOVE it.

Comment submitted: 11/10/2011 (#13144)



From tigranes

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I've used this recipe so many times. I love it. :)

Comment submitted: 10/22/2011 (#13058)



From angelways (Team Breakfast Member)

Great recipe pancakes. Always light and fluffy and very easy to do. At our house, I usually add fresh berries with just a touch of lemon or lime juice. It really brings out the flavor.

Comment submitted: 9/24/2011 (#12937)



From C. Tower

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Always good!

Comment submitted: 9/11/2011 (#12900)



From wally t.

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I just made it for the 3rd time. I'm a big fan of this recipe now. Thanks!

Comment submitted: 6/18/2011 (#12822)



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