Fluffy American pancakes

Name: Fluffy American pancakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 135g/4¾oz plain flour; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 2 tbsp caster sugar; 130ml/4½fl oz milk; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tbsp melted butter (allowed to cool slightly), plus extra for cooking; maple syrup; butter

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:10min

This easy American pancake recipe makes really light and fluffy pancakes that are great for making a special breakfast from scratch. We have lots of easy topping ideas to try, from savoury to sweet and indulgent. If you're not feeling so fluffy, there's always our flat British pancake recipe that's perfect for Pancake Day. Each serving provides 256 kcal, 7g protein, 35g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 9.5g fat (of which 5.5g saturates), 1.5g fibre and 1.2g salt.

Updated at: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:08:02 GMT