There's no need to resort to supermarket pancake mix when you can make these EASY Fluffy Pancakes in just 15 minutes. The recipe is foolproof and results in small, thick pancakes with a beautiful fluffy texture. Great for breakfast or brunch, the pancakes are also freezer-friendly. Drizzle them with maple syrup or your favourite toppings.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Ingredients
150gself-raising flour
½tspbaking powder
250mlfull-cream (whole) milk
1egg
2tbspunsalted butter, melted (I melt it in 20-second bursts in the microwave)
2tspnatural vanilla extract
1tspolive oil or olive oil spray
Instructions
Add the self-raising flour and baking powder to a large bowl (if you want to add sugar, see note 1).
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk and egg. Add the butter and vanilla extract. The butter may go a little lumpy in the mixture as it cools, but that’s okay.
Add the wet ingredients to the flour and whisk until combined.
Preheat a non-stick frying pan over medium–low heat. (The lower heat stops the pancakes from browning too quickly on the outside.) Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan if it needs it.
Use an ice-cream scoop to dollop the mixture into the pan. The pancakes will need to cook for 1–2 minutes per side. Place a lid on the pan halfway through cooking to help the pancakes cook through.
Serve immediately with your favourite toppings. This recipe will make 8 pancakes.
Notes
Note 1 – This recipe does not include sugar. The pancakes are sweetened with toppings. Add ¼ cup (55 g) of caster (superfine) sugar to your dry mix for a sweet batter.
MAKE AHEAD
Refrigerate cooked pancakes for up to 3 days in an airtight container or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely overnight in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or eat cold.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate cooked pancakes for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave or eat cold. Freeze the pancakes in an airtight container or sandwich bag, for 2–3 months with baking (parchment) paper between the layers to stop them sticking together.
Nutrition Facts
EASY Fluffy Pancakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
273
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
69
mg
23
%
Sodium
156
mg
7
%
Potassium
155
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
31
g
10
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
401
IU
8
%
Calcium
123
mg
12
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.