Soft, fluffy, golden stacks of comfort 🥞✨

There’s something undeniably comforting about a tall stack of American-style pancakes.

Thick, fluffy, lightly sweet and perfect for soaking up maple syrup — this is the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again. Whether it’s a lazy Sunday morning, brunch with friends, or a cosy family treat, these pancakes never disappoint.

The secret? A good rest for the batter, real buttermilk, and not rushing the flip.

Let’s get that pan heated 👇

Perfect American-Style Pancakes

Serves: 4–6
Prep time: 15 minutes (+ 1 hour resting)
Cooking time: 15–20 minutes

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Ingredients

• 250g plain flour
• 45g caster sugar
• 8g baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 free-range eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 75g butter, melted
• 425g buttermilk
• Vegetable oil (for cooking)

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Method

1) Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

• flour
• sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt

Make sure everything is evenly combined.

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2) Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

• buttermilk
• eggs
• vanilla extract

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3) Combine

Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients.

Mix gently until just combined — don’t overmix. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.

Check the consistency: the batter should be thick but still pourable. If needed, add a splash more buttermilk.

Fold in the melted butter.

Leave the batter to rest for at least 1 hour. This step makes all the difference for fluffy pancakes.

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4) Cook the Pancakes

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil.

Using a ladle, pour the batter into the pan.

Work with 3–4 pancakes at a time.

Cook until:

• bubbles appear on the surface
• the edges look set and golden

Flip gently using a flat spatula and cook the other side until golden brown.

If they’re browning too quickly, reduce the heat slightly.

Repeat until all the batter is used.

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✨ To Serve

Serve warm and stack high.

Pour generously with maple syrup and choose your favourite toppings:

Classic & Cozy

• Real maple syrup
• Lemon & sugar

Fruity

• Warm apple compote with vanilla ice cream
• Berry compote with vanilla whipped mascarpone

Sweet & Indulgent

• Orange zest & dark chocolate sauce
• Salted caramel, poached pears & pecans
• Chocolate sauce, candied nuts & fresh berries

However you top them, these pancakes are guaranteed to disappear quickly.

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Chef’s Tips

✅ Don’t overmix — this keeps the pancakes soft and airy
✅ Let the batter rest — it allows the flour to hydrate and the raising agents to activate
✅ Medium heat is key — too hot and they’ll burn before cooking through
✅ Use buttermilk — it gives that signature tang and fluffiness
✅ Serve immediately — pancakes are best fresh from the pan

Simple, fluffy, and endlessly adaptable — this is the only American-style pancake recipe you’ll ever need 🥞✨