American Pancakes

Thick and fluffy American-style pancakes made with buttermilk. Perfect for a weekend breakfast served with maple syrup and butter.

• 3 dl all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 dl buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• Butter for frying

Method

1. 1
   Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a bowl.
2. 2
   Whisk buttermilk, egg and melted butter together in a separate bowl.
3. 3
   Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined – a few lumps are fine.
4. 4
   Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Heat a frying pan over medium heat and melt a little butter.
6. 6
   Pour about 0.5 dl batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
7. 7
   Flip and cook a further 1–2 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately with maple syrup.