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Stack of fluffy pancakes drizzled with syrup and topped with butter, a perfect example of 5-Ingredient Breakfast Ideas.

Simple Pancakes

Make delicious pancakes with just a few ingredients. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a quick breakfast.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 13 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes
  • 2 cups all purpose flour or self raising flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder omit if using self raising flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar caster or super fine is best
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 3/4 cups milk any type
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tsp butter for cooking

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Ice cream scoop
  • Paper towel
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  2. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until the batter is smooth, about 30 seconds.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add about 1/2 tsp of butter and swirl to coat the pan. Use a paper towel to wipe out most of the butter.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the skillet. Swirl the pan lightly to spread the batter into a circle about 4.5 inches in diameter.
  5. Cook until bubbles rise to the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
  6. Remove the pancake and keep it warm in a low oven. Add more butter every 2 to 3 pancakes as needed.
  7. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can substitute 2 cups + 1 tbsp of self-raising flour for the flour and baking powder. Whole wheat flour can also be used. The key to perfect pancakes is the right stove temperature; aim for bubbles to appear in about 30 seconds. You can prepare the dry ingredients in advance by placing them in a bag or jar. Add the wet ingredients when you are ready to cook. For a larger batch, use a container that can hold at least 1.5 liters.

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