Traditional English Pancakes
English pancakes are thin, soft, and easy to make with a simple batter of flour, eggs, and milk. Serve them with the classic lemon and sugar topping for a traditional British pancake recipe that is perfect for Pancake Day, breakfast, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1 egg
- 100 g flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 235 ml milk
- 30 g butter
To serve:
- 40 g sugar
- 1 lemon
- 50 g nutella
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and set it aside. Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl, make a well in the centre, then add the beaten egg and mix until combined.
- Slowly pour in half of the milk and beat well. Add the remaining milk and whisk until you have a smooth batter. Pour the batter into a jug and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and coat it with a little butter. Pour in some batter and swirl the pan so the base is covered in a thin, even layer.
- Cook until the pancake is golden underneath, then turn it over and cook the other side for about 30 seconds, until golden brown. Slide it onto kitchen paper and repeat with the remaining batter. You should get about 8–10 pancakes.
- To serve, place a pancake on a plate, sprinkle with sugar, and squeeze lemon juice over the top, then roll it up. Repeat with half of the pancakes. Spread Nutella over the remaining pancakes, roll them, and serve warm.
Notes
Whisk Until Smooth: I always take a moment to whisk the batter really well so there are no lumps. It makes a big difference in getting thin, even pancakes.
Let the Batter Rest: I don’t skip this step. Even 15 minutes helps the batter relax and gives a softer texture when cooking.
Use Medium Heat: I keep the heat at medium so the pancakes cook evenly. If the pan is too hot, they brown too quickly before setting properly.
Swirl Quickly: As soon as the batter hits the pan, I swirl it straight away so it spreads into a thin, even layer.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
