There are 3 secrets that will get you the fluffiest pancakes. First, use baking powder and baking soda, as I do in this recipe. The full answer to why this is true is u003ca href=u0022https://food52.com/blog/27064-baking-powder-vs-baking-sodau0022u003ehereu003c/au003e.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSecond, use buttermilk. The acid in the buttermilk activates the baking soda to really fluff up the pancakes!u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThird, let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before scooping it onto the griddle! Following all 3 of these will yield to really tall, fluffy pancakes!u003cbr/u003e