If you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe, you can't go wrong with British pancakes. These simple pancakes are made with just a few basic ingredients and can be cooked in a matter of minutes. They're light and fluffy, and can be served with a variety of toppings, from classic butter and syrup to fresh fruit or whipped cream. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
PANCAKES BRITISH STYLE
This recipe comes from Delia Smith. It will make about 12 thin pancakes. The British pancake is very similar to a crepe and is traditionally served with lemon and sugar.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 12 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl.
- Make a well in the centre of the flour and break the eggs into it, then whisk the eggs into the flour.
- Slowly add small quantities of the milk and water mixture, whisking all the while to get the lumps out of the flour.
- The batter should be like thin cream when you are done.
- Now melt the butter in your frying pan.
- Spoon 2 tbsp of it into the batter and whisk it in, then pour the rest into a bowl and use it to grease the pan, using a bit of paper towel to smear it round before you make each pancake.
- Heat up the pan over a high heat, then turn the heat down to medium.
- Spoon the batter into the pan, using just less than 1/4 cup for a 10" pan.
- You don't want them too big or they will be hard to flip.
- As soon as the batter hits the hot pan, tip it around from side to side to get the base evenly coated with batter.
- It will only take a few seconds to cook.
- When it is golden brown underneath, flip to the other side and cook for a few more seconds.
- Place on a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm while you make the rest.
- To serve, sprinkle each pancake with freshly squeezed lemon juice and caster sugar, fold in half, then in half again to form triangles, or else simply roll them up.
- Serve sprinkled with a little more sugar and lemon juice and extra sections of lemon.
EASY PANCAKES
Learn a skill for life with our foolproof crêpe recipe that ensures perfect pancakes every time - elaborate flip optional
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Main course
Time 30m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put 100g plain flour, 2 large eggs, 300ml milk, 1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil and a pinch of salt into a bowl or large jug, then whisk to a smooth batter.
- Set aside for 30 mins to rest if you have time, or start cooking straight away.
- Set a medium frying pan or crêpe pan over a medium heat and carefully wipe it with some oiled kitchen paper.
- When hot, cook your pancakes for 1 min on each side until golden, keeping them warm in a low oven as you go.
- Serve with lemon wedges and caster sugar, or your favourite filling. Once cold, you can layer the pancakes between baking parchment, then wrap in cling film and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
SUPER SIMPLE PANCAKES
These are the pancakes that I go for in the morning, because they don't really take much thinking, so you can just toss all the ingredients together, and just by that, you'll have a bunch of tasty pancakes.
Provided by siirinen
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together your dry ingredients. Make a well in the center, and pour in egg, milk and oil. Mix until well combined.
- Oil a frying pan and heat it over medium high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan. Pancakes are ready, when the both sides are brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.3, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 811.2, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.4, Protein 6.8
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.
EASY PANCAKES
This recipe doesn't require much thought early in the morning, and tastes great!
Provided by Sharon Holt
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in milk, egg and oil. 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 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 804.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
SIMPLE, FAST AND SUPER FLUFFY PANCAKES
This is just a variation of many different recipes I've tried throughout the years. It's likely that all of these ingredients will be on hand, and total time spent for a great breakfast is less than 30 minutes.
Provided by rashafaa
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 14 1/4 Cup Pancakes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix dry ingredients and whisk together.
- Mix wet ingredients together and whisk into the dry ingredients. Batter will be extremely thick, so you can add a little more milk to lessen the consistency if you prefer, but assuming you got the flour measurement correct, 2 cups of milk always seems to be about perfect for me.
- I use a 1/4 cup to scoop the batter on the griddle. If you like very thick and fluffy pancakes you'll have to use a spatula or just bang the cup on the griddle a few times to get it all out.
- I use a cast iron griddle over gas burners, so I have to use very low heat, and each set of pancakes cooks faster and faster (Usually 2-4 minutes per side for me). Most people say to watch the bubbles on top and turn after they pop, but with pancakes this thick, it can be a little deceiving. I just check the bottom before flipping and once it's golden brown, I flip it. Also, because they are so thick, you want to give a little smash with your spatula once you flip to make sure the whole bottom is in contact with the griddle.
- I feel it is a must to use real butter and a good syrup, but these are really up to you.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.2, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 131.5, Sodium 626.8, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 11.6, Protein 12.4
SUPER EASY PANCAKES
This simple pancake recipe is really tasty and great for children practising cooking.
Provided by DPM
Time 30m
Yield Makes Lots, depending on the size.
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 100'C
- Mix in the flour and sugar.
- Add the egg and mix in.
- Add the milk slowly and mix until there are no lumps left.
- Add the mixture to the pan slowly in pancake sizes.
- Let them cool on a cooling rack or eat hot.
- Butter or sprinkle with sugar and a bit of lemon juice.
Tips:
- Use plain flour instead of self-raising flour, and add a pinch of baking powder to the mixture.
- Allow the batter to rest for 30 minutes before cooking to give the flour time to absorb the liquid and the gluten to relax, resulting in lighter and fluffier pancakes.
- To prevent the pancakes from sticking to the pan, make sure the pan is hot enough before adding the batter and use a little oil or butter to grease the pan.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the pancakes, as this will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Flip the pancakes only once, when bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges begin to set.
- To keep the pancakes warm while cooking the rest, place them in a preheated oven set to low temperature (around 100°C or 200°F).
- Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
British pancakes are a simple and delicious breakfast or brunch dish that can be easily made at home. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a stack of hot, fluffy pancakes that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you like them plain or topped with your favorite ingredients, British pancakes are a classic dish that everyone will enjoy.
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