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Breakfast
Little Ones Approved
Fluffy Pancakes
Thick, fluffy American-style pancakes that are perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast. Stack them high with your favourite toppings.
20 mins total
Serves 8
easy
Prep Time
Prep5 mins
Cook15 mins
Total20 mins
Ingredients
For 8 servings
- 200g self-raising flour
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 large egg
- 250ml milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Butter for frying
- To serve: maple syrup, fresh berries, or Nutella
Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl.
- 2
Make a well in the centre and add the egg, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until you have a smooth, thick batter. A few small lumps are fine.
- 3
Heat a knob of butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
- 4
Drop large spoonfuls of batter into the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
- 5
Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- 6
Keep warm in a low oven while you cook the rest.
- 7
Stack them up and serve with maple syrup, berries, or whatever makes you happy.
Published 8 February 2025