---
title: "Traditional Pancakes"
description: "A classic breakfast favorite, these traditional pancakes are light, fluffy, and perfect for a cozy morning meal. Serve them with your choice of toppings, from maple syrup to fresh fruit."
category: "Breakfast"
cuisine: "British"
serves: "4 large pancakes (recipe easily scalable)"
prep: "15 mins"
cook: "15 mins"
author: "Thomas Chaplin"
site: "Recipe Book"
url: "https://chaplinkitchen.com/r/traditional-pancakes/"
datePublished: "2026-02-17T20:21:25Z"
dateModified: "2026-09-10T11:08:38+01:00"
---

# Traditional Pancakes

A classic breakfast favorite, these traditional pancakes are light, fluffy, and perfect for a cozy morning meal. Serve them with your choice of toppings, from maple syrup to fresh fruit.

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

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

## Ingredients

- 100g plain flour
- 2 large eggs
- 300ml milk
- 1 tbsp oil _(sunflower or vegetable)_

## Method

1. **Whisk the batter.** In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and whisk together until you have a smooth batter.
2. **Rest the batter.** Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquid, which will help create fluffy pancakes.
3. **Heat the pan.** Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with a little oil
4. **Cook the first side.** Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan, tilting it to spread the batter evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set.
5. **Flip and finish.** Flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
6. **Serve warm.** Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings, I like caster sugar and lemon juice, but maple syrup, honey, or fresh fruit are also delicious options.

## Notes

- Add a pinch of salt to the batter for enhanced flavor.