Breakfast
Pancakes (North American)
Serves 3 · 15 minutes
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Sign in| Flatbread North American pancakes are a type of pancake prepared from a batter that is baked on a hot griddle or frying pan. They exist in several variations in many different local cuisines.
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Ingredients
- 120 g (1 cup or 8 oz) wheat flour (white, whole grain or 1:1 mix of white and whole grain)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 250 ml (1 cup or 8 fl oz) milk (substitute buttermilk or 1:1 mix of milk and buttermilk)
- 1 egg, separated
- 1 tbsp white sugar (optional; this will add a sweetness to your pancakes and is recommended if you are not using any sauces, syrups or ingredient such as bananas or blueberries that will add natural s
Method
- In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients together until well-blended.
- Add milk and mix well until smooth.
- Separate the egg, placing the whites in a medium bowl and the yolks in the batter. Mix batter well.
- Whip whites until stiff and then fold into batter gently (skip this step for heavier pancakes or if 1 cup buttermilk is substituted for milk).
- Pour ladles of the mixture into a non-stick pan, one at a time.
- Cook until the edges are dry and bubbles appear on surface. Flip, then cook until golden.