In the realm of breakfast delights, pancakes reign supreme, tantalizing taste buds with their fluffy texture and delectable flavors. Whether you prefer them classic or adorned with sweet or savory toppings, the perfect pancake is a culinary masterpiece that can elevate any morning. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the secrets of crafting the ultimate pancake experience, ensuring that each bite is a symphony of taste and texture.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
PERFECT PANCAKES RECIPE
An easy pancake batter recipe with tips on how to make the best pancakes every time with sweet or savoury toppings
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper, Buffet, Snack, Brunch, Dessert
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put 100g plain flour and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Make a well in the centre and crack 2 eggs into the middle.
- Pour in about 50ml from the 300ml of semi-skimmed milk and 1 tbsp sunflower oil then start whisking from the centre, gradually drawing the flour into the eggs, milk and oil. Once all the flour is incorporated, beat until you have a smooth, thick paste. Add a little more milk if it is too stiff to beat.
- Add a good splash of milk and whisk to loosen the thick batter. While still whisking, pour in a steady stream of the remaining milk. Continue pouring and whisking until you have a batter that is the consistency of slightly thick single cream.
- Heat the pan over a moderate heat, then wipe it with oiled kitchen paper.
- Ladle some batter into the pan, tilting the pan to move the mixture around for a thin and even layer. Quickly pour any excess batter into the mixing bowl, return the pan to the heat.
- Leave to cook, undisturbed, for about 30 secs. If the pan is the right temperature, the pancake should turn golden underneath after about 30 secs and will be ready to turn.
- Hold the pan handle, ease a palette knife under the pancake, then quickly lift and flip it over. Make sure the pancake is lying flat against the base of the pan with no folds, then cook for another 30 secs before turning out onto a warm plate.
- Continue with the rest of the batter, serving them as you cook or stack onto a plate. You can freeze the pancakes for 1 month, wrapped in cling film or make them up to a day ahead.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
GOOD OLD FASHIONED PANCAKES
This is a great recipe that I found in my Grandma's recipe book. Judging from the weathered look of this recipe card, this was a family favorite.
Provided by dakota kelly
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Pancake Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 503.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
THE BEST EVER PANCAKES
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Preheat griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease griddle. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
PANCAKES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the milk and vanilla.
- Melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Whisk the butter into the milk mixture. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, and whisk until a thick batter is just formed.
- Keeping the skillet at medium heat, ladle about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet, to make a pancake. Make 1 or 2 more pancakes, taking care to keep them evenly spaced apart. Cook, until bubbles break the surface of the pancakes, and the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook about 1 minute more on the second side. Serve immediately or transfer to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Procedure for adding fruit to pancakes: Once the bubbles break the surface of the pancakes, scatter the surface with sliced or diced fruit, or chocolate chips, nuts, etc. Flip with a spatula and cook for 1 minute more, being careful not to burn toppings.
- Copyright 2003 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved
OLD-FASHIONED PANCAKES
This is the most basic recipe for a slightly thick pancake. It's just as easy to make a quick homemade batter as it is to open a box mix, which needs ingredients added to it anyway. And using organic ingredients seems to give the pancakes a cleaner and truer flavor.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Yield Makes 2 cups batter; 16 4-inch pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place a heat-proof platter into a warm oven (at 200 degrees).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add in the egg, milk, and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Whisk from the center, slowly incorporating the flour. Rest the batter for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or favorite griddle over medium-high heat. Swirl the remaining tablespoon of butter in the skillet (or use oil to coat the griddle) and immediately pour in 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. When bubbles rise to the surface, flip the pancakes, slightly reduce the heat, and cook until the bottoms are golden and the centers are cooked, about 1 minute. (Rarely does the first pancake work because it takes a bit of time to get in the groove with the heat, fat, and batter.)
- As the pancakes come out of the skillet, place them on the warm platter in the oven until ready to serve. Serve a stack of 3 pancakes, topped with more butter and the maple syrup.
EASY BASIC PANCAKES
Nothing says "weekend" like homemade pancakes for breakfast. Our easy recipe will help you whip them up in less than 30 minutes. Making pancake batter from scratch is so simple that you'll wonder why you never did it before!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Pancake Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees; have a baking sheet or heatproof platter ready to keep cooked pancakes warm in the oven. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, butter (or oil), and egg. Add dry ingredients to milk mixture; whisk until just moistened (do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine).
- Heat a large skillet (nonstick or cast-iron) or griddle over medium. Fold a sheet of paper towel in half, and moisten with oil; carefully rub skillet with oiled paper towel.
- For each pancake, spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter onto skillet, using the back of the spoon to spread batter into a round (you should be able to fit 2 to 3 in a large skillet).
- Cook until surface of pancakes have some bubbles and a few have burst, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip carefully with a thin spatula, and cook until browned on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a baking sheet or platter; cover loosely with aluminum foil, and keep warm in oven. Continue with more oil and remaining batter. (You'll have 12 to 15 pancakes.) Serve warm, with desired toppings.
- BUTTERMILK: In step 1, add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to dry mixture. In step 2, replace the milk with low-fat buttermilk.
- YOGURT: In step 1, add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to dry mixture. In step 2, replace the milk with 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt and 1/3 cup milk.
- WHOLE-GRAIN WITH YOGURT: In step 1, replace the all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour, 1/4 cup each cornmeal and wheat germ, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. In step 2, replace the milk with 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt and 1/3 cup milk.
FLUFFY PANCAKES
This is the best fluffy pancakes recipe according to my family. They are quick and easy to prepare, but we still consider these homemade pancakes a special treat. -Eugene Presley, Council, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 8 pancakes.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine egg, milk and shortening; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes; cook until the second side is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts :
PANCAKES
This is really a great recipe! It is fast, simple and you usually have the ingredients on hand. I never use a mix! I got this from my sister years ago, and I have shared it many times.
Provided by Ellen Brody
Categories Breakfast
Time 10m
Yield 9 small pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat egg until fluffy.
- Add milk and melted margarine.
- Add dry ingredients and mix well.
- Heat a heavy griddle or fry pan which is greased with a little butter on a paper towel.
- The pan is hot enough when a drop of water breaks into several smaller balls which 'dance' around the pan.
- Pour a small amount of batter (approx 1/4 cup) into pan and tip to spread out or spread with spoon.
- When bubbles appear on surface and begin to break, turn over and cook the other side.
CLASSIC PANCAKES
This classic pancake recipe has appeared in every Betty Crocker cookbook since 1950. Pancakes are a breakfast tradition and are so easy to make. Our pancakes from scratch calls for regular milk, but we also give a variation to use buttermilk. Top either version with maple syrup or fresh fruit. Be sure to try our new twist, made with cornmeal, they're hearty and have a delicious buttery syrup on top.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In medium bowl, beat egg with wire whisk until fluffy. Stir in remaining ingredients just until flour is moistened (batter will be slightly lumpy); do not overmix or pancakes will be tough. For thinner pancakes, stir in additional 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.
- Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). (To test griddle, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If bubbles jump around, heat is just right.) Brush with vegetable oil if necessary (or spray with cooking spray before heating).
- For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter onto griddle. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly on top and dry around edges. Turn; cook other side until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 1/2, ServingSize 1 Pancake, TransFat 0 g
GOOD-MORNING PANCAKES
These are the best; we sometimes have them for supper too. They're fairly thick, but light and very tasty. The recipe makes lots, but my Norwegian background gives me a love for leftover pancakes spread with butter and brown sugar. Yum!
Provided by Lennie
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- You can do this the night before, or just before cooking: combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- If doing the night before, cover and leave on the counter.
- You can also do this the night before, or just before cooking: in a small bowl, beat the eggs then stir in the milk and oil, and vanilla if using.
- If doing this the night before, cover and store in the fridge.
- When ready to cook, pour the liquid mixture (stir well again if taking it straight from the fridge) into the flour mixture; stir quickly with a fork until the ingredients are moistened but the batter is still lumpy.
- Lightly grease a frying pan with a lid, like an electric frying pan.
- Pour the batter on to the hot surface-- about a quarter of a cup for each pancake.
- Cover and cook until the surface loses its wet look and bubbles have formed.
- Flip the pancakes over and cook, uncovered, about two or three minutes longer, or until the underside is browned.
- Keep warm in a low oven until all pancakes are cooked.
- Makes approximately 24 pancakes; should serve four to six with leftovers; we love leftover pancakes at my house.
- Best served with warmed real maple syrup, although I am also a big fan of blueberry syrup.
Tips for Making Perfect Pancakes:
- Use the Right Ingredients: Choose high-quality flour, baking powder, sugar, and milk. Fresh eggs and butter will also yield better results.
- Follow the Recipe Precisely: Don't alter the measurements or proportions of the ingredients, as this can affect the texture and taste of the pancakes.
- Mix the Batter Properly: Overmixing will result in tough pancakes. Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately, then gently combine them until just blended. Lumps are okay!
- Heat the Pan Properly: Use a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. A hot pan will help create fluffy pancakes, while a cool pan will result in dense, gummy ones.
- Grease the Pan: Even if using a non-stick pan, it's helpful to grease it with a little butter or cooking spray. This will prevent sticking and ensure evenly browned pancakes.
- Pour the Batter: Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to ensure uniform pancake sizes. Pour the batter onto the hot pan, leaving enough space between each pancake for spreading.
- Cook Patiently: Resist the urge to flip the pancakes too early. Wait until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look dry before gently flipping.
- Serve Immediately: Freshly made pancakes are the best! Serve them hot with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you'll be able to create delicious, fluffy, and flavorful pancakes that will be a hit with your family and friends. Experiment with different recipes and toppings to find your perfect pancake combination. Happy cooking!
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