Make pancakes

Watch this step by step how to video to learn how to whip up a batch of pancakes in no time.

Make Sunday morning breakfasts a treat with homemade pancakes. Here’s how to whip up a batch in no time.

Step 1

Sift two cups of self raising flour, a 1/4 teaspoon of bicarb soda and 1/3 cup caster sugar together in a large bowl. Don’t leave out the bicarb soda as it gives the pancake a lighter fluffier texture. Sifting the flour and bicarb soda together aerates the mixture and ensures the bicarb soda is mixed through properly.

Step 2

Make a well in the centre.

Step 3

Whisk one and a half cups of milk, one egg, and vanilla extract together in a jug. Whisking the egg with the milk before adding to the flour ensures they are mixed through properly.

Step 4

Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and using a balloon whisk, stir until a smooth batter forms.

Step 5

If you would like to make chocolate pancakes, sprinkle choc chips into the batter.

Step 6

Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes to rest. This will relax the flour and soften the mixture.

Step 7

Melt a little butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Spoon ¼ cup of batter into the pan to make a 10cm diameter pancake. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 2 minutes or until little bubbles have risen to the surface of the pancake, and the pancake is golden underneath. Use a metal spatula to flip the pancake. Cook for a further 1 minute or until golden underneath.

Step 8

Transfer pancake to a warm plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Place in a warm oven. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan between each batch.