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American Style Pancakes

Cultural Context

American style pancakes have their roots in early American cooking, where settlers adapted European recipes to local ingredients. These pancakes are a breakfast staple, known for their fluffy texture and sweet flavor, often served with maple syrup and fruit. Today, they are enjoyed worldwide, with variations including chocolate chip, blueberry, and even savory versions.

AmericanUSbreakfast
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 large free-range egg
400 milliliters whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
60 grams cooled melted butter
280 grams plain flour
30 grams sugar
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
butter for cooking
maple syrup

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while reducing calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being dairy-free.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey provides sweetness with a different flavor.

1

Separate the egg, placing the white in one bowl and the yolk in another.

2

Pour 400 milliliters of whole milk into the bowl with the egg yolk.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and whisk until combined.

4

Whisk in 60 grams of cooled melted butter slowly while mixing quickly.

5

Sift 280 grams of plain flour into a bowl and add 30 grams of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 4 teaspoons of baking powder.

6

Briefly mix the dry ingredients together with a whisk or spatula until just combined; lumps are okay.

7

Preheat the pan on medium heat.

8

Whip the egg white with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.

9

Gently fold the whipped egg white into the batter using a metal spoon or spatula.

10

Brush the pan with melted butter using a pastry brush.

11

Use a 1/4 cup measure to scoop out the batter and gently plop it onto the hot frying pan.

12

Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

13

Stack cooked pancakes and place pats of butter in between each one.

14

Serve with maple syrup poured generously over the top.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrilling

Equipment Needed

bowlwhiskhand mixerfrying panpastry brush1/4 cup measure

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Fluffy PancakesButtermilk Pancakes

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