The perfect pancakes do exist! These light and fluffy Pancakes with Self-Rising flour only have 5 ingredients! No need to worry about baking soda or baking powder, these pancakes don't need it!
The battle to make the perfect homemade pancakes has long been a struggle of mine. Sometimes they are too dense, sometimes they are too thin, but these pancakes have the perfect texture and feel.
The best part is, you don't have to use any leavening agent! The self-rising flour (or self-raising flour) does all the hard work that the baking soda or baking powder would usually do!
Slather the cooked pancakes with room temperature butter, high-quality maple syrup, and a side of fresh fruit for a filling and satisfying breakfast!
Serve these pancakes with this delicious blueberry sauce for pancakes!
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Why You'll Love These Pancakes with Self-Raising Flour
- It's an easy recipe to make! No need to break out the stand mixer or the hand mixer, this recipe is mixed by hand and then cooked up. So simple!
- It's versatile! This is just the base pancake batter recipe. Add blueberries, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or strawberries to the batter. The possibilities are endless!
- They are made with simple ingredients! These delicious pancakes are made with only 5 ingredients. You can't beat that! Pancake mix might be convenient, but I don't like all the added ingredients in the mix. This recipe is just as easy as a pancake mix and even more delicious!
Different Types of Flour
Self-rising flour is all purpose flour that has baking powder and a small pinch of salt already in it. Classic southern recipes usually use self-rising flour instead of regular flour. Even though some people may think it is self-raising flour, it is actually self-rising flour.
King Arthur is my favorite variety of self-rising flour. If you don't have a bag of it in your pantry, you can make your own self-rising flour really easily!
Cake Flour is used to make cakes. It is a finer flour so the cakes stay nice and light and airy. It usually has a lower protein content as well so cakes don't get tough.
Bread flour is used to make breads like sourdough bread. It has a higher protein content which helps develop the gluten in bread. Bread flour is also made from a harder grain, so it holds up better to making bread and the kneading process.
Ingredients List For Pancakes with Self-Rising Flour
- Self-Rising Flour- King Arthur is my favorite variety. It can be found in the flour aisle of your grocery store. For this recipe, you must use self-rising flour or that pancakes will be tough and flat, not fluffy.
- Sugar- To sweeten the pancake batter just a little.
- Milk- Whole milk, 2% milk, or your favorite non-dairy milk.
- Egg- To keep the pancakes together.
- Melted Butter- To add just a little fat to the pancakes and make them tender. To make these dairy free, use vegetable oil, coconut oil, or your favorite neutral oil along with a non-dairy milk.
How To Make Pancakes with Self-Rising Flour
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour and sugar. Set that aside.
- In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, add the milk. Add the egg and melted butter and whisk well until fully combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined. There might be a few lumps left in the pancake batter and that is ok. Do not overmix the batter as you will have tough pancakes.
- Preheat a skillet or a non-stick pan over medium low heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter onto the griddle.
- Pour a ½ cup of batter onto the hot griddle. If you want smaller pancakes, use ¼ cup or an ice cream scoop. Allow the pancakes to cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side. When you see air bubbles coming up through the pancake and the edges start to look dry, you are ready to flip the pancakes.
- With a spatula, carefully flip the pancakes over. Cook for them 2-3 minutes more until they are golden brown. Serve immediately.
Hot Tip: Resist the urge to push the pancakes down with the spatula once you flip them. Let them cook on their own and only touch them each time you flip them. Pushing them down while they cook with result in a tough, dense pancake.
Variations and Substitutions
- Add some spices! Add a teaspoon of cinnamon, vanilla extract, or pumpkin spice seasoning to kick up the flavor!
- Make them chocolate chip! Chocolate chip pancakes are a staple in my house. My kids love a 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips added to the pancake batter! Sometimes I even just let my little helper throw handfuls of chocolate chips into the batter. You only live once, right?
- Make them blueberry! Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter to make them blueberry pancakes.
Frequently Asked Questions for Self-Raising Flour Pancakes
Yes! I love to freeze pancakes. It's a great way to make the pancakes ahead of time and then enjoy them throughout the week. Cook the pancakes completely and allow them to cool. When they are completely cooled, place them on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze them. When they are frozen solid, take them off the baking sheet and place them in a Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. To defrost, place them in the microwave or toaster oven until they are heated through.
Yes! If you only have plain flour, or all-purpose flour in the house you can still make these pancakes. Use 2 teaspoons of baking powder per 2 cups of plain flour.
If you prefer a thinner pancakes, simply add more milk. Add a tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency. If you prefer a thicker batter, simply add 1 tablespoon more flour into the batter until you reach the consistency that you are happy with.
Yes! Self-rising flour and self-raising flour can be using interchangeably. Depending on where you are in the country often depends on what you call that type of flour.
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📖 Recipe
Fluffy Pancakes {With Self-Rising Flour}
Equipment
- Griddle Or Non Stick Pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups Self Rising Flour MUST be self-rising flour
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 ¾ cup Whole Milk
- 1 Egg
- 3 tablespoon Butter Melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour and sugar. Set that aside.
- In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, add the milk. Add the egg and melted butter and whisk well until fully combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined. There might be a few lumps left in the pancake batter and that is ok. Do not overmix the batter as you will have tough pancakes.
- Preheat a skillet or a non-stick pan and melt 1 tablespoon of butter onto the griddle.
- Pour a ½ cup of batter onto the skillet. If you want smaller pancakes, use ¼ cup of an ice cream scoop. Allow the pancakes to cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side. When you see air bubbles coming up through the pancake and the edges start to look dry, you are ready to flip the pancakes.
- With a spatula, carefully flip the pancakes over. Cook for them 2-3 minutes more until they are golden brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure your self-rising flour is not expired. This recipe cannot be made with all purpose flour or any other type of flour beside self-rising flour. If your self-rising flour is expired, it will not gave the pancakes that fluffy texture.
- This batter will make 12 medium pancakes. If you would like them smaller, use a smaller scoop. If you prefer bigger pancakes, use a bigger scoop.
- Whole milk, 2%, 1% or you favorite non-dairy milk will work in this recipe.
- Add chocolate chips, blueberries, sprinkles, or spices to kick up the flavor of this pancake batter. Think of this as the base recipe, and add your favorite add ins.
Kayla
These were so good but when I add milk egg and butter together it made this clumpy stuff. Probably because I added the butter first?? Idk but it was still yummyyy
Rushni
Thank you so much for this delicious pancake recipe! Fluffy, light and yummy indeed. I’m the worst cook and the instructions with ingredients list was clear for even the most basic person… me lol
Lynn Polito
I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for making my recipe!
Tracey
I made this recipe and added diced fresh apples. The pancakes were amazing!
Thetis
After a rough night taking care of a sick family member, I had no energy to make the requested pancake breakfast until I found your super duper easy recipe. Got out the griddle, mixed up the batter - perfection. Thank you so much for sharing!
Vika
Fantastic! Added 1tsp of Bi soda!
Super fluffy and soft!
Tim
I tried this ,and it came out flat like uncooked pizza dough.it didn't rise and get fluffy . I don't know what I did wrong.. unless my flour wasn't self rising . I followed the recipe exactly.
Lynn Polito
Hi! It's important that the flour is self rising. You can buy self rising flour in the grocery store in the baking aisle. All purpose flour will not work. Also, make sure that your self rising flour is fresh and not expired.
MJ
Absolutely perfect and so quick! Light, fluffy and amazing. I added some home made whiskey spiked cherry compote and they were amazing they all disappoint no time! Next time I am going to use buttermilk for more depth of flavor.
CCSaamy
This is so easy and yummy. I added a little baking soda as well to make it extra soft & fluffy
Lynn Polito
Oh I love that idea! Thanks for making my recipe!
Deb
Please ignore my previous email re subing bread flour for self rising flour. I should have read your entire post and recipe before sending my question as you answered it in the top of your post. I have found a substitution so I can make my own self rising flour and will be making these pancakes tomorrow for breakfast or might even make them to nite for dinner. I can't wait to try them!
Deb
I'm dying to make these pancakes. When you say self rising flour, is bread flour the same thing? I have bread flour but don't have the package it came in. I immediately pour it in an air tight cannister so I have no idea if this flour would work or not.
Thanks for your response.
Sinu
Hi Lynn,
First time making pancakes. Not sure what I may have missed. The batter was too thick. I added more milk and water to get to a cake batter consistency. End result was fluffy and tasty but did not achieve the pancake look. Any thoughts?
Thank you,
Sinu
Lynn Polito
HI! What do you mean by the pancake look?
Sandy
These turned out perfect! Fluffy and soft!
Adrienne W.
This recipe is the best for delicious pancakes. I add unsweetened applesauce to make them even more delicious! Thank you!
lynnswayoflife
You are so welcome! Thank you for making my pancakes!
Denise
Fantastic! I bought self rising flour by mistake. These turned out perfect (I added vanilla and used my cast iron skillet) I have NEVER made yummy noises when eating pancakes...until these! Thank you for sharing this recipe, it will be my pancake recipe from now on...
lynnswayoflife
Oh yum!! I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for making my recipe!
EM Terra
I cannot wait to make yummy noises! I can't wait to make these maybe tomorrow!!! Thanks for the smile. enjoy.
Lynn Polito
Can't wait for you to enjoy them!