The easiest recipe for delicious pancakes

Celebrate Shrove Tuesday (17th February) by making some delicious pancakes – you deserve a sweet treat 🥞

Ingredients (Serves 2-3)

🛒 What you’ll need:

• 100g plain flour
• 1 large egg
• 300ml milk (semi-skimmed or whole)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp oil or melted butter (plus extra for frying)

Optional toppings:

• Sugar & lemon 🍋
• Nutella & bananas 🍫🍌
• Biscoff spread 🟤
• Honey & yoghurt 🍯

Method

1️⃣ Make the batter

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, egg, milk, salt, and oil/butter until smooth.

2️⃣ Heat the pan

Place a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a small bit of butter or oil to prevent sticking.

3️⃣ Cook your pancakes

Pour a small ladleful of batter into the pan, tilting it to spread the batter evenly into a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges lift slightly and bubbles form on the surface.

4️⃣ Flip it!

Use a spatula (or attempt a dramatic flip) to turn the pancake over. Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until golden brown.

5️⃣ Stack & Serve

Repeat with the rest of the batter, stacking the pancakes as you go. Add your favourite toppings and enjoy!

Student cooking hacks

• No whisk? Use a fork and mix well.
• No scales? 100g flour = roughly 7 tbsp.
• No measuring jug? 300ml milk = a little over 1 standard mug.
• Leftovers? Stack and store in the fridge for up to 2 days, just reheat in the microwave or pan.

This super simple pancake recipe requires minimal ingredients, zero fancy equipment, and is cheap to make!

Want to get even more creative with it? Check out these pancake art ideas.