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American Pancakes

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Tall, fluffy stacks with maple syrup and butter. Far thicker than crepes — the breakfast that earned a country its weekend. Twenty minutes from cold cupboard to plate.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 15 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.56

Approx £2.23 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
American Pancakes

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2
    In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and 50g melted butter.
  3. 3
    Pour wet into dry, mix lightly — leave lumpy. Rest 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Heat a non-stick pan with a knob of butter. Drop ladlefuls of batter, cook 2 minutes until bubbles form on top. Flip, cook 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Stack on plates, top with butter and a generous pour of maple syrup.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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