Fluffy Pancakes
Real American pancakes: thick, fluffy and golden, rising as they cook thanks to baking powder. Stacked and drizzled with maple syrup and fresh fruit, they make a treat of a breakfast or snack, ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 250 g flour
- 2 eggs
- 300 ml milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 sachet baking powder
- 30 g melted butter
- 1 pinch salt
- Maple syrup and fruit to serve
Method
- 1Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- 2Beat the eggs with the milk and melted butter.
- 3Pour the wet into the dry and mix without overworking (a few lumps are fine).
- 4Rest the batter 10 minutes.
- 5Cook small ladles of batter in a hot, lightly buttered pan.
- 6Flip when bubbles form and the edges set; cook the other side.
- 7Stack and serve with maple syrup and fruit.
Tips & tricks
- Don’t overmix the batter — that’s the secret to fluffiness.
- Resting the batter gives airier pancakes.
- Cook over medium heat so they brown without burning.
Variations
- Blueberry: drop them onto the batter while cooking.
- Vegan: plant milk + 1 tbsp ground flaxseed instead of eggs.
Storage
2 days refrigerated; reheat in the toaster. Freeze well.
Nutrition (per serving)
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter : coconut oil, plant-based margarine or nut butter (dairy-free / vegan).
- Eggs : apple sauce (50 g per egg) or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water.
- Milk : plant-based drink (almond, oat, soy).
- Sugar : maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar.
- Wheat flour : a gluten-free flour blend (rice + buckwheat) or ground almonds.
What to serve it with
- A coffee or fragrant tea
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Homemade custard
- Some fresh seasonal fruit
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to make "Fluffy Pancakes"?
Allow about 10 min of prep and 10 min of cooking, i.e. 20 min in total for 4 servings.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Yes, it's an "Easy" recipe: perfect for beginners, with no special technique required.
Can I make "Fluffy Pancakes" ahead and store it?
2 days refrigerated; reheat in the toaster. Freeze well.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The quantities are for 4 servings. To adjust, simply multiply or divide the ingredients by the number of guests.
Is this recipe vegetarian?
Yes, "Fluffy Pancakes" is vegetarian: it contains no meat or fish.
How many calories per serving?
One serving provides about 300 kcal, including 9 g of protein, 45 g of carbs and 9 g of fat.
