Fluffy American pancakes are the perfect brunch treat at the weekend, when we can all take a little break from the mundane Monday to Friday boring breakfasts.
This recipe for soft and sweet pancakes by Jessica at Sweetest Menu looks delicious and it's also simple to make.
Prep time will take around 20 minutes, and cooking time is just 10 minutes.
Each pancake is around 227 calories and you can add any toppings you wish.
Ingredients
- 210 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) plain flour
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 55 grams (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, plus extra for cooking
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 240 ml (1 cup) milk
- Zest of one lemon, optional
- Maple syrup, optional
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar and baking powder. Give it a little whisk.
- Next, add your butter to a separate mixing bowl and microwave for 20 seconds or so until just melted. Add your vanilla, eggs and milk to your butter mixture and stir to combine. Add fresh lemon zest if using.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and gently fold through. The mixture should be nice and thick.
- Heat a small frying pan on a medium-low heat, add a little butter to the pan and pour over 3 heaped tablespoons or so of pancake batter. Heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and then flip.
- Heat on the opposite side for about 1 minute or until also golden. Remove from heat and set aside. Repeat with remaining pancake batter and butter.
- Serve pancakes immediately with your chosen toppings - they will go amazing with maple syrup!
