Nigella American Pancakes Recipe

These soft and fluffy American pancakes are perfect for breakfast! They are easy to make with simple ingredients and cook up golden and delicious. Serve them with butter, syrup, or fresh fruit for a tasty start to your day.

Ingredients Needed:

• 2½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 30 grams of butter (melted and cooled)
• 300 millilitres milk
• 225 grams of plain flour
• butter for frying

How To Make American Pancakes Recipe?

1. Mix the Batter: If using a blender, add all ingredients and blend until smooth. If mixing by hand, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the center, add eggs, melted butter, and milk, then mix until smooth. Pour batter into a jug for easy pouring.
2. Heat the Pan: Place a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
3. Cook the Pancakes: Pour small amounts of batter into the pan. When bubbles appear on top and edges look set, flip the pancake and cook for another minute until golden.
4. Serve & Enjoy: Repeat with the remaining batter. This recipe makes about 16 small pancakes. Serve warm with your favorite toppings!

Recipe Tips:

• Use Fresh Baking Powder: Baking powder makes the pancakes fluffy. If it’s old, the pancakes won’t rise properly. Check the date before using it.
• Don’t Overmix the Batter: Mix until just combined. A few lumps are fine. Overmixing makes pancakes dense instead of soft and fluffy.
• Control the Heat: Keep the pan on medium heat. If it’s too hot, the pancakes burn outside but stay raw inside. If it’s too low, they won’t cook evenly.
• Wait for Bubbles Before Flipping: Flip the pancake only when bubbles appear on top and the edges look set. This ensures even cooking and a golden color.
• Grease the Pan Lightly: Too much butter makes pancakes greasy, and too little can cause sticking. Use just a little for each batch for the best results.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover pancakes cool to room temperature. Then, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Let the pancakes cool completely, then stack them with parchment paper between each one. Place them in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Heat a non-stick pan over low heat. Add the pancakes and warm them for 1-2 minutes per side, flipping once until heated through.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 80 kcal
• Total Fat: 3g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sodium: 80mg
• Potassium: 50mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 10g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 3g

Nigella American Pancakes Recipe

Course: BreakfastCuisine: American

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

80

kcal

These soft and fluffy American pancakes are perfect for breakfast! They are easy to make with simple ingredients and cook up golden and delicious. Serve them with butter, syrup, or fresh fruit for a tasty start to your day.

Ingredients

• 2½ teaspoons baking powder

• 1 pinch of salt

• 1 teaspoon white sugar

• 2 large eggs (beaten)

• 30 grams of butter (melted and cooled)

• 300 millilitres milk

• 225 grams of plain flour

• butter for frying

Directions

• Mix the Batter: If using a blender, add all ingredients and blend until smooth. If mixing by hand, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the center, add eggs, melted butter, and milk, then mix until smooth. Pour batter into a jug for easy pouring.
• Heat the Pan: Place a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
• Cook the Pancakes: Pour small amounts of batter into the pan. When bubbles appear on top and edges look set, flip the pancake and cook for another minute until golden.
• Serve & Enjoy: Repeat with the remaining batter. This recipe makes about 16 small pancakes. Serve warm with your favorite toppings!

Notes

• Use Fresh Baking Powder: Baking powder makes the pancakes fluffy. If it’s old, the pancakes won’t rise properly. Check the date before using it.
• Don’t Overmix the Batter: Mix until just combined. A few lumps are fine. Overmixing makes pancakes dense instead of soft and fluffy.
• Control the Heat: Keep the pan on medium heat. If it’s too hot, the pancakes burn outside but stay raw inside. If it’s too low, they won’t cook evenly.
• Wait for Bubbles Before Flipping: Flip the pancake only when bubbles appear on top and the edges look set. This ensures even cooking and a golden color.
• Grease the Pan Lightly: Too much butter makes pancakes greasy, and too little can cause sticking. Use just a little for each batch for the best results.