Growing up, my family always celebrated Pancake Day. My Mum and Dad used to make the pancakes and we would sprinkle sugar and lemon or golden syrup on the pancakes. I loved it. Then we moved to New Zealand and we discovered Pikelets.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Fluffy & Delicious: These pancakes are soft, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect for a classic breakfast treat.
- Customizable: Top them with your favorite toppings like syrup, fruit, or whipped cream for a personalized twist.
- Quick & Easy: Simple ingredients and steps make this pancake recipe a breeze to whip up, even on busy mornings.
Easy Pancake Recipe
Pikelets were mini pancakes and they tasted quite different. I always missed the traditional pancakes and so when I returned to the UK, I learnt how to cook them.
The recipe is simple and each year Sylvia and I made our own pancakes until 2013 when I became unwell.
We will be celebrating Pancake Day again soon although this time I won't be able to eat the pancakes (due to my planned gastric bypass). John and Sylvia will be enjoying them this time around.
Today I'd like to share our recipe for making pancakes.
🥚Pancake Ingredients
First of all you will need the following ingredients. (For the Pancake)
- 40z Plain Flour
- A pinch of salt
- 2 Eggs
- 200ml of Milk mixed with 75 ml of water
- 50g of Butter
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Dairy-Free: Swap milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add Some Spice: Sprinkle in a bit of cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Go Whole Grain: Use whole wheat flour for a heartier, more wholesome pancake.
🔪How to Make Pancake Batter
Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. We used the metal bowl from our Kenwood Chef Machine. Make a hole in the centre of the flour and break the two eggs into it. Using a manual Whisk, whisk the eggs and mix together with the flour.
Next begin to add small amounts of the milk and water mixture into the bowl, whilst still whisking the ingredients. Their may be lumps but theses will disappear eventually.
Once all the liquid is in the bowl, use a spatuala to scrape the sides and mix into a smooth batter. Using our Kenwood Chef, we then gave the mixture a good electric whisk. This was fun and Sylvia's favourite part.
Turning on the Stove
Turn the cooker on and heat up the frying pan.
Once the pan is hot, turn the heat down to a medium temperature and drop a small amount of pancake batter into the pan.
This is a test and will show you if the pan is ready. Pour a small amount of batter into the hot pan. Once the batter hits the pan tip the pan from side to side to get an even coat along the base of the pan.
The pancake should cook in about 30 seconds. You can then place a spatula under the pancake and flip it over! (My daughter had a turn flipping the pancake- under strict supervision).
You can then cook the other side of the pancake for a further few seconds before sliding onto the plate and starting again.
When we made this batch of pancakes, we stacked our pancakes on a plate and then shared them with the family. Some of us had treacle, others had lemon and sugar.
My Uncle had a savoury pancake and added rocket leaves and salmon which was rather different. I hope you find this recipe useful and enjoy making pancakes of your own.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use a whisk to incorporate air into your batter, which helps make the pancakes lighter.
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking; this allows the flour to fully hydrate and the gluten to relax, resulting in a tender texture.
- Cook the pancakes on medium heat to ensure they cook through without burning on the outside.
💭 FAQs
After adding the milk-water mixture, whisk continuously. If lumps persist, let the batter rest for a few minutes; they'll often disappear
Pour a small amount of batter into the heated pan. If it spreads evenly and cooks in about 30 seconds, the temperature is just right.
Absolutely! Kids can assist with mixing the batter and even flipping pancakes under adult supervision.
Place cooled pancakes in an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat in the microwave or toaster for a quick breakfast.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with Pancakes:
- Top with maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream
- Add fresh berries or sliced bananas for a fruity twist
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips or nuts for extra crunch
Tips And Tricks
- When cooking with your children, be sure to supervise and have a great time making your homemade stovetop pancakes.
- 350'F to 375'F (175'C to 190'C), which usually translates to a medium heat setting on most stoves; if using a gas mark, aim for a setting between medium-low and medium depending on your stove's specific heat distribution.
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How To Make Pancakes on the Stove
Ingredients
- 40 oz Plain Flour
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 200 ml Milk Mixed With 75 ml Of Water
- 50 grams Butter
Instructions
- Turn on the stove.
- Use 50ml of cooking oil or a slab of butter to grease the pan/skillet.
- Place your mixture in to the pan/skillet when at the correct temperature.
- 375 Fahrenheit or 190 Celsius for your stove top.
- Us a high temp Spatula for flipping your pancake.
Oooh we love pancakes in our house too, just with sugar and lemon-delicious. That looks like one very impressive pancake too. Will have to bookmark this as I always find myself frantically googling pancake recipes when the children ask for one :- ) #tastytuesdays
Thanks Emma. It's one of our fav recipes! Angela x
Pancake day (or Jif lemon day to a certain generation!) always seems to sneak up on me but I love making them each year - I know my daughter normally has them at preschool if she's there that day, but it would be lovely to make them with her too. My husband and I normally have savoury then sweet ones in the evening. Yum.
Oh yes, it was a great day in our house and i'm loving the idea of a savoury pancake.
When I read the title of this post, I first thought "God, is it that time of year again?!" I am not a fan of pancakes! I love the photos of your daughter though, she looks like she loves helping in the kitchen 🙂
Gemma xx
Yep Pancake day is in less than two weeks lol! We love it!
Ooh I love pancakes! Sylvia is such a little cutie, she is doing fab helping with the cooking x
Thanks Abi. She really does love helping! 🙂 Angela x
I love pancakes! This year Taylor will be old enough to try one so I'm certainly going to be trying some lovely recipes, i'm liking the look of yours! xx
Oh yes they are so tasty. Good luck making some pancakes for your family.
I love pancakes! We go quite indulgent with the toppings , I love Nutella, maple syrup or melted chunks of chocolate orange! I always look forward to pancake day, it definitely brightens up February (which is really it my favourite of months).
Ooh that sounds so good right now. Pancake day is an exciting time for kids.
We love pancakes, and I always think 'why don't we have them more often!' Pickle will love helping me make them! Kaz x
Yes I was thinking that as well. We should have pancakes more often! 🙂 Angela
I love pancakes! That looks like a very good stack of pancakes, too. I always go treacle for mine. I love treacle! #abitofeverything
Oh yes..we were feeding a few people that day. It was such a long time ago. Angela
We have pancakes for brinner once a week. They are a favorite in our house.
Oh wow! Once a week sounds really great.
I like pancakes too, especially with apples 🙂 Thanks for your post!!!
I am never tried pancakes with apples thanks for the suggestion
We love pancakes in our house - similar recipe - and lots of real lmaple syrup!
All that sounds so yummy. maybe we should have pancakes before pancake day next week.
Wow they are some great pancakes!! I love that picture of her flipping the pancake. We have pancakes every weekend.
Thanks Jodie. Every weekend sounds really great. I had pancakes on my wedding day.
I've never been a big pancake fan but think I am going to do them for the kids this year. She looks so excited xx
it is a great thing to do with kids and it could be really fun. It will also try other recipes as well. Good luck.
So simple but so useful. Someone also said about googling recipes and I do the same but will also bookmark this page! Fab flipping by your little one x
Great I hope you find this recipe useful.
I LOVE pankcake day! I get so excited about coming up with different fillings and toppings. It's coming up soon! Whaoo!
oh yes pancake day is coming up very shortly and my daughter is getting excited.should
I really do love pancakes, I don't make them often enough so not sure if my son is a high fan. Cant wait for pancake day this year.
Good luck with your pancake making.
I love pancakes! My dad and I used to make them in the morning when I was a kid. Thanks for sharing.
Ah what a lovely thing to do with your dad. I remember flipping pancakes with my dad too!
You've just taken me back to my childhood so thank you for that. My nan always use to Make pikelets. I'll have to have a go now with your recipe x
Oh yeah I have so many of the memories are making pancakes another child with my mum and dad and in the pancake into the air and catching it in the pan.
I use to make pancakes a lot when my daughter was younger but have not really gone there lately. I think this is a fun exercise to do with kids
Yes making pancakes with your kids is a really fun activity. I would so recommend it.
My girls love making pancakes too. It's so easy and you can mix in your favorite ingredients without hassle! Like chocolate chips and bananas!
Oh yeah, I can imagine making blueberry pancakes or something else which is really tasty.
Those are some HUGE pancakes! My son loves to help me when we have pancakes for breakfast!
Yeah we made heat so we can share them around. It was a few years ago now.
pancakes are my favorite thing to eat for breakfast! looks like you had fun
They are such a great idea for breakfast. I never thought of that one.
Oh delicious! Sylvia is a very good pancake helper!
gYes she is a really good helper in the kitchen. Thanks for stopping by!
We are a huge fan of Pancakes in our house. Your little one looks enjoying to make an Pancake.
Yes Sylvia lost to do cooking in the kitchen. open share pictures which are from the past because I'm not well to cook in a minuteThere is something we love to do when I'm well.
My kids really love pancakes. Your daughter is so cute and adorable.
Thanks. she is the cutest and I love her very much.
I was just thinking about pancakes. Its been a while since I had some. I will give in to my cravings and make a big batch of pancakes tomorrow.
Oh no I hope your not on a diet. The best thing is you can make pancakes and eat them savoury and still Quite healthy.
I love pancakes! Tjey look super yummy.
Thank you Maddie. They were all eaten.
I absolutely love pancakes with sugar and lemon, but I am veru mich a bit of this and a bit of that cook. I dont measure ingredients for pancakes but jist donit by eye.
Thanks for linking up with us, Tracey xx #abitofeverything
yes I have friends to come by eye. We do a lot of the time with many of our meals but when it comes to baking a little bit more careful, so that I don't do it all wrong. Angela
We made pancakes this morning and my son loves making them. Looks like your daughter does too!
That sounds really good I'm glad your son enjoyed them.
I love Pancakes too 🙂 Now I'm craving ha-ha
Sylvia is so cute you are so blessed.
Thanks so much. I am really blessed to have such a beautiful daughter. Angela
I'm not sure I've ever made them without a store bought mix before. I'd be willing to give this a try though!
Even know they had store mixes that you could buy lol. Good luck with your experimenting.
Aww she looks so adorable in these photos! Monkey had pancakes for the first time last year because I found an egg free recipe. They turned out pretty well actually. It took me ages to find one - there seems to be a real lack of them!! xx
Oh I'm glad you are able to find entry recipe. It can be really tricky when children have allergies and foods they need to avoid.
They look delicious. We had pancakes during the week. My formal is a bit different.
there are lots of great recipes for pancakes. I hope your recipe was great.
I love pancakes. She had a blast making pancakes!
Yes, my daughter had a fun time! Thanks for stopping by!
When I lived in England I enjoyed pancake days, thanks for bringing back lovely memories!
oh your most welcome. Thanks for stopping by!
Loved the pictures!! You two had a lot of fun making pancakes, that's so cute. Thanks for sharing the recipe | http://carmelapop.com
Thanks so much. Cooking with kids is really fun!
Pancakes are my absolute favorite food! Yummy!
OOH they are tasty. I agree
Homemade pancakes are so much better than frozen. We picked up the frozen ones recently. -_-_
So true. Thanks for stopping by!
I love getting our kids involved in the kitchen, Making pancakes sounds like a lot of fun! I love making pancakes.
Thanks. It is a lot of fun! I agree.
I don't know why I always wait for pancake day to come around to actually make and eat them, I love them! I have fond memories of pancake day, it was all about who could eat the most in our house 🙂 And by the way, when I say make...I mean buy a ready made mix 🙂 Maybe I should try making my own this year now I am a little more confident in the kitchen xx
We do too. I think it's kind of ingrained in us.Lol I think this year due to me being newly operated on and John not doing pancakes they may be bought ready made lol!
Pancakes were the first thing I ever learned to cook! I still love them to this day 🙂
Oh thats cool! 🙂 I think my first recipe was cake.
what a great way to teach a child in the kitchen and a bonding moment for mom and kid too.
thanks
Yum! Those pancakes seem so delicious and you 2 had an awesome time together
Thanks. They were tasty! 🙂 A while ago now though lol
How great that you and your daughter have been making pancakes together. Thanks for sharing your recipe, it's so much better than pancake mix.
Thanks so much. This activity was three years ago now but i'm enjoying sharing activities from the past which i could do when i wasn't feeling this sick.
I love me some good pancakes but for the life of me I am too lazy to make from scratch so I use pre-made ones a lot lol but looks like your daughter had so much fun making them.
lol. I think due to being so unwell we may have to buy some this year too! Ready made from the bakery lol. Cooking is fun but not when your sick or way too busy!
ooo i love pancakes with either lemon and sugar or chocolate sauce 🙂
Oh sylvia is so so excited to be having pancakes tomorrow. I've not seen her so excited in ages!
An instant favorite in our house! Can’t wait to make this again.