Or if you are in the mood for something different, try out Buckwheat pancake recipe, which also happens to be 100% gluten-free.
Most of us grow up with a pancake recipe our mother made throughout our childhood. And that recipe triggers the most intense nostalgia. I was lucky because I had two! These thick and fluffy pancakes made with the help of kefir. And thin and lacey pancakes aka Russian blini, which are still my favourite. My husband grew up on the other side of the world, and his handwritten recipe for pancakes has been attached to our refrigerator by a fridge magnet for most of our marriage. They are called Bradley’s Pancakes. It’s the recipe, which gets made on most weekends. They are a part of out breakfast ritual. And every family member, including our kids, has mastered it. It’s really easy and it’s ridiculously tasty.
American Style Pancakes
Unlike British pancakes, which are thin and pliable, American and Canadian pancakes are thick, fluffy and come in a stack! Okay, the latter is only a joke but you get the point. They are almost always enjoyed with maple syrup, fresh berries, and whipped cream if you are lucky! Many people buy a pre-made mix, which only requires eggs and milk to be added. However, homemade pancakes, made from scratch, are just as easy and infinitely more delicious. What makes American style pancakes so fluffy is the use of a rising agent. In my family, we add baking powder to make them grow! Oil or melted butter are also added to the batter for a richer, more decadent pancake.
Recipe Tips and Notes
Use plain flour instead of self-rising and add baking powder for the thicker, fluffier pancakes. Enrich your batter with melted butter to improve flavour and texture of the pancakes. You can substitute white flour with whole wheat or spelt flour if you wish. If you want perfectly round pancakes, pour a ladleful of batter in the center of a hot pan and let it run outward without moving the pan. Flip only when the edges of pancakes are dry and most of the bubbles have popped. (See the image above for reference.) This is a basic recipe, to which you could add a number of ingredients to make it your own. Chocolate chips, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries will take it to the next level of yum!
Serving Suggestions
As I mentioned earlier, these pancakes are usually eaten topped with butter and maple syrup. However, you can also use honey, any fruit jam of your choice, chocolate syrup or even caramel sauce. Whipped cream and fresh berries are also a must for a full American pancake breakfast experience. More Adventurous Pancake Recipes to Try:
Oatmeal Pancakes Russian Sweet Cheese Pancakes ‘Syrniki’ Blueberry and Limoncello Cheese Crepes Blintzes
