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Pancakes

United States

American-style pancakes, thicker and fluffier than their thin European counterparts, became a defining breakfast dish through their spread via diners and home cooking across the country.

Fluffy American-style pancakes stacked high and drizzled with maple syrup and butter — a beloved weekend breakfast staple across the United States.

Authentic United States Pancakes recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
405 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

250gflour
2 tbspsugar
2 tspbaking powder
2eggs
300mlmilk
50gbutter, melted

Method

1

Whisk flour, sugar and baking powder together.

2

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk and melted butter, then combine with the dry ingredients until just mixed.

3

Pour small ladlefuls onto a hot, lightly greased griddle.

4

Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden.

Chef's Tip

Don't overmix the batter — a few lumps are fine, and overmixing leads to tougher, denser pancakes.

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