Fluffy American Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Fluffy American Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Serves: 4 (makes around 12 pancakes)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 200g (1½ cups) plain flour

• 2 tbsp caster sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• 300ml (1¼ cups) whole milk

• 1 large egg

• 50g (3½ tbsp) unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Maple syrup, for serving

• Optional: fresh berries, banana slices, whipped cream

Method

1. Mix dry ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. Combine wet ingredients
   In a jug, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. Make the batter
   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until just combined. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy — avoid overmixing.

4. Cook the pancakes
   Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour in about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.

5. Flip when bubbly
   Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden.

6. Serve
   Stack the pancakes high, drizzle generously with maple syrup, and top with your choice of fruit or whipped cream.

Chef’s Tips

• For extra fluffiness, separate the egg, whip the white until soft peaks form, and fold into the batter at the end.

• Keep pancakes warm in a low oven (about 80°C / 175°F) while cooking the rest.

• Swap maple syrup for golden syrup or honey if preferred.