American-Style Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Berries
by RecipeFiler
Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: whole milk → try oat milk
- Not gluten-free: plain flour → try gluten-free plain flour
- Not dairy-free: whole milk → try oat milk
- Not egg-free: egg → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
- Not low-FODMAP: plain flour → try gluten-free plain flour
- Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: plain flour → try wholemeal flour
- Not kidney-friendly: baking powder
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
About this recipe
Thick, fluffy American-style pancakes made with baking powder, served with maple syrup and fresh berries. Light and slightly sweet, these are a popular weekend breakfast or brunch dish.
Prep
10m
Cook
15m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 25m
Ingredients
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200 g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp caster sugar
1 pinch salt
1 piece egg
250 ml whole milk
30 g unsalted butter — melted, plus extra for frying
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp maple syrup — for serving
150 g mixed berries — fresh, such as blueberries and raspberries
Tools
- · large mixing bowl
- · whisk
- · jug
- · large non-stick frying pan
- · spatula
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and a pinch of salt.
- 2
In a jug, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter and vanilla extract until combined.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just mixed – a few lumps are fine; do not overmix.
- 4
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a small knob of butter.
- 5
Pour in about 60 ml (¼ cup) of batter per pancake. Cook for 2– until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, then flip and cook for another 1– until golden.
- 6
Transfer to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding a little more butter to the pan as needed.
- 7
Serve the pancakes stacked high, topped with fresh berries and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
Per serving
serves 4AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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