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Traditional British pancakes

Here's how to make perfect British-style pancakes every time! This is just how we Brits make our pancakes every year for Pancake Day.
5 from 13 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 300 g (~ 2 cups) plain flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 400 ml (~ 1 2/3 cups) milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Spray oil, if needed
  • To serve: your choice of sweet or savoury toppings (see blog post for ideas!)

Instructions

  • Add the flour to a large mixing bowl, and make a well in the centre.
  • Combine the eggs and milk in a separate bowl, and briefly whisk together.
  • Gradually add the milk mixture to the flour a little at a time, whisking until smooth (don't worry if a few small lumps remain, you won't notice them in the finished pancakes). The batter will be fairly thin.
  • Melt the butter in a non-stick frying pan, then pour it back into the pancake batter, whisking to ensure no lumps are formed.
  • With the pan over a medium heat (I used setting 5 out of 9), add a ladleful of the pancake batter. Lift the pan, and gently swirl the mixture around the base of the pan until it forms a thin layer all over. Return to the heat, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the underside of the pancake is lightly golden brown.
  • Flip the pancake carefully, and cook the other side for a further 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate while you cook the remaining pancakes. You can spray a little oil into the pan in between pancakes if they're showing signs of sticking - I didn't need to.
  • When you've cooked all fo the batter, serve the pancakes with your choice of sweet or savoury topping.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Traditional British pancakes
Amount Per Serving (1 pancake)
Calories 199 Calories from Fat 41
% Daily Value*
Fat 4.5g7%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 58mg2%
Potassium 92mg3%
Carbohydrates 31.3g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2.6g3%
Protein 7.7g15%
Calcium 60mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.