How to make American pancakes
Make light and fluffy American-style pancakes for a mouthwatering brunch or dessert.
Points to remember
- Mix together the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt and make a well in the centre.
- Beat the egg and milk together and whisk into the dry mixture to make a thick smooth batter.
- Beat in the melted butter and add any flavourings like blueberries or vanilla extract.
- Heat a knob of butter and a little oil on a medium heat until foaming.
- Drop a large tablespoon of batter into the pan and cook for about 3 minutes. Small bubbles will appear on the surface of each pancake. Turn over and continue cooking until golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with extra fruit, syrup or whipped cream.
TIPS
GET THE KIDS TO HELP OUT
For a special occasion, why not get the kids to help out with this gorgeous breakfast-in-bed treat? Take a look at Emily’s plate-sized pancakes (see link on the right).
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Comments, questions and tips (4)

Leonardo Pajonk
Amazing Video!! What Maple Syrup do you use?
kassirie
still no ingredients!
Jaddie
For the ingredients you have to scroll down to “recipes using this technique” the American blueberry pancakes seem to have the same directions?
2garden
I have used this recipe for years. The only difference is I separate the yolks from the egg whites. The whites are in a bowl and beaten until peaks form. The yolks are whisked into the milk mixture that is then added to the flour mixture. After the vanilla or blueberries are added to the flour…
suemcdonagh
Would love to try this recipe but no mention of ingrediant measurements