Gluten-Free Fluffy Pancakes
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Light and airy gluten-free pancakes, boasting a tender crumb and a delightful golden-brown exterior. They are so fluffy and delicious, you won't believe they're made without gluten-containing grains.
At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (10 min prep, 15 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, certified gluten-free baking powder, granulated sugar — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Fluffy Pancakes: When preparing this breakfast recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Fluffy Pancakes: This recipe is gluten-free by using a certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend and ensuring all leavening agents are also certified. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1 tbsp certified gluten-free baking powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, certified gluten-free baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and flavor.
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, melted unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous. This wet ingredient base will provide moisture and richness to the pancakes.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined; a few small lumps are perfectly fine and indicate you haven't overmixed. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes, allowing the gluten-free flour to hydrate and the batter to thicken slightly for fluffier results.
- 4
Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly. Once hot, pour approximately 1/4 cup of the rested batter per pancake onto the hot surface, leaving some space between each one.
- 5
Cook the pancakes for about 2-3 minutes on the first side, or until small bubbles begin to form on the surface and the edges appear set. Carefully flip each pancake with a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the second side, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Tips & Notes
- GF pancakes brown faster — keep heat at medium.
- Freeze leftovers; reheat in toaster.
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