United States / Breakfast
Pancakes (North American)
North American pancakes are a type of pancake prepared from a batter that is baked on a hot griddle or frying pan. They exist in several variations in many different local cuisines.
Ingredients
- wheat flour, 1 cup or 8 oz as stated; white, whole grain, or equal mix120 g
- baking powder1 1/2 tsp
- salt1 pinch
- milk, 1 cup or 8 fl oz; may substitute buttermilk or equal mix of milk and buttermilk250 ml
- egg, separated1
- sugar, white; optional, recommended when not using sweet sauces, syrups, bananas or blueberries1 tbsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients together until well-blended.
Add milk and mix well until smooth.
Separate the egg, placing the whites in a medium bowl and the yolks in the batter. Mix batter well.
Whip whites until stiff and then fold into batter gently (skip this step for heavier pancakes or if 1 cup buttermilk is substituted for milk).
Pour ladles of the mixture into a non-stick pan, one at a time.
Cook until the edges are dry and bubbles appear on surface. Flip, then cook until golden.
Region evidence: Wikipedia/Wikidata — en.wikipedia “Pancake” → Wikidata Q44541 (pancake)
