American pancakes

Method 1

Ingredients

200g self-raising flour

1 ½ tsp baking powder

1 tbsp golden caster sugar

3 large eggs

25g melted butter, plus extra for cooking

200ml milk

vegetable oil, for cooking

To serve

maple syrup

toppings of your choice, such as cooked bacon, chocolate chips, blueberries or peanut butter and jam

STEP 1

Mix 200g self-raising flour, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp golden caster sugar and a pinch of salt together in a large bowl.

STEP 2

Create a well in the centre with the back of your spoon then add 3 large eggs, 25g melted butter and 200ml milk.

STEP 3

Whisk together either with a balloon whisk or electric hand beaters until smooth then pour into a jug.

STEP 4

Heat a small knob of butter and 1 tsp of oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. When the butter looks frothy, pour in rounds of the batter, approximately 8cm wide. Make sure you don’t put the pancakes too close together as they will spread during cooking. Cook the pancakes on one side for about 1-2 mins or until lots of tiny bubbles start to appear and pop on the surface. Flip the pancakes over and cook for a further minute on the other side. Repeat until all the batter is used up.

STEP 5

Serve your pancakes stacked up on a plate with a drizzle of maple syrup and any of your favourite toppings.

Method 2

Ingredients:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 2 tablespoons sugar

- 1 tablespoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup milk

- 2 tablespoons melted butter

- 1 large egg

- Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg.

3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. It's okay if there are a few lumps.

4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a bit of butter or oil.

5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.

6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

7. Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.

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