---
title: "American Pancakes"
description: "Indulge in easy-to-make American-style pancakes, perfect for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch affair. These fluffy delights are versatile, pairing wonderfully with sweet toppings like fruits, jams, syrups, or the classic crispy bacon."
category: "Breakfast"
cuisine: "American"
serves: "4 large pancakes (recipe easily scalable)"
prep: "10 mins"
cook: "15 mins"
author: "Thomas Chaplin"
site: "Recipe Book"
url: "https://chaplinkitchen.com/r/american-pancakes/"
datePublished: "2024-03-24T01:10:51Z"
dateModified: "2026-09-10T11:08:38+01:00"
---

# American Pancakes

Indulge in easy-to-make American-style pancakes, perfect for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch affair. These fluffy delights are versatile, pairing wonderfully with sweet toppings like fruits, jams, syrups, or the classic crispy bacon.

**Category:** Breakfast · **Cuisine:** American · **Serves:** 4 large pancakes _(recipe easily scalable)_ · **Prep:** 10 mins · **Cook:** 15 mins

**Recipe URL:** https://chaplinkitchen.com/r/american-pancakes/

## Ingredients

- 200g self-raising flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 25g melted butter, plus extra for cooking
- 200ml milk
- Vegetable oil, for cooking

## Method

1. **Mix the dry ingredients.** In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour, baking powder, golden caster sugar, and a pinch of salt.
2. **Make the batter.** Create a well in the center and add the eggs, melted butter, and milk. Whisk together until smooth and pour into a jug.
3. **Heat the pan.** Heat a small knob of butter and 1 tsp of oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. When the butter is frothy, pour rounds of batter into the pan, one at a time if doing big ones or a few little ones ensuring they are not too close together.
4. **Cook the pancakes.** Cook the pancakes on one side for about 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear and pop on the surface. Flip and cook for another minute on the other side. Repeat until all the batter is used.
5. **Stack and serve.** Serve the pancakes stacked on a plate with a drizzle of maple syrup and your favorite toppings.

## Notes

- Add a handful of blueberries to the batter before cooking for a fruity twist.
- Leftover pancakes can be frozen; allow them to cool, then wrap in cling film and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw thoroughly before reheating in a low oven or microwave.