Description
These Thick & Fluffy American Pancakes are the perfect breakfast treat, offering a light and airy texture with a classic sweetness. Made with simple ingredients like plain flour, milk, eggs, and butter, these pancakes are easy to prepare and great for a cozy morning at home. Whether topped with syrup, fresh fruits, or butter, they satisfy any pancake craving with their soft, fluffy interiors and golden-brown exteriors.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 135 g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 130 ml milk
- 1 large egg
- 30 g melted butter (cooled slightly)
Other
- Spray oil
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: Melt the butter in short bursts in the microwave and then set it aside to cool slightly to avoid cooking the egg when combined later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift the plain flour, baking powder, salt, and caster sugar into a large jug or mixing bowl to ensure an even, lump-free mixture.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In another jug, whisk together the milk and egg thoroughly, then add the cooled melted butter and whisk again until fully combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients and whisk until you achieve a smooth batter. If lumps remain, continue whisking gently until they disappear for the best pancake texture.
- Rest the Batter: Allow the batter to stand for approximately 15 minutes. This resting time helps the baking powder activate and the gluten to relax, resulting in fluffier pancakes.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and spray with oil to prevent sticking and facilitate even browning.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour a ladle of batter into the hot pan. Depending on pan size, cook one or two pancakes simultaneously. When small bubbles appear on the top and the edges begin to set, flip the pancake carefully to cook the other side for about two minutes, until golden brown.
- Keep Warm and Serve: Continue cooking the remaining batter, spraying the pan with oil as needed. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven or under kitchen paper until all pancakes are ready to serve.
Notes
- Nutritional information provided is an estimate and can vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
- Ensure the melted butter is cooled slightly before mixing to avoid cooking the egg prematurely.
- Resting the batter improves the fluffiness of the pancakes significantly.
- Use a non-stick pan and spray oil to achieve an even golden crust and prevent sticking.
- Serve with your choice of toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 3 pancakes)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
