Pancakes are not only a perennial favorite with children. The classics can be used in many ways. You can find a simple pancake recipe here!
As a delicious Sunday breakfast, as a hearty wrap or as a side dish for soups – pancakes are simply ingenious. The recipe really doesn’t require much for the simple batter and you usually have the ingredients in stock at home.
The delicious pancakes can be prepared in no time at all and there are no limits to creativity. Do you remember the funny fantasy figures that you can form with the batter in the pan? Your children will be amazed.
Neutral basic recipe for pancakes
You need these ingredients :
- 300 g flour
- 500 g milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 pinch of salt
This is how easy it is to prepare :
First mix the milk and eggs in a bowl, then add the salt and flour. Continue to mix well until you get a smooth, shiny dough without lumps. This works best with a food processor or, as in my case, with a hand mixer. Then leave the dough to rest for about 30 minutes.
Put the pan on the cooker and heat a dash of vegetable oil in it. Medium heat is sufficient. Now pour a ladleful of the batter evenly into the hot pan so that the bottom of the pan is covered. After about a minute, gently jiggle the pan. If the pancake moves, it is time to flip.
Experience tip: Usually the first two pancakes are not really usable. Use them as a trial to find out the optimal time and amount of oil. You can eat the “failed attempts” with a clear conscience when frying more pancakes.
Would you like a little variety? Pancakes can also be prepared as a sweet or savory dish. Simply use the basic recipe described above and let the side dishes do the rest.
Ideas for sweet pancakes :
- Sugar and cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate ice cream
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Chocolate-hazelnut cream
- Icing sugar
- Chopped nuts
- Maple syrup
Side dish ideas for savory pancakes :
- Parmesan
- Cherry tomatoes
- Spinach
- Bell peppers
- Mushrooms
- Ham
- Onions
If you have a few pancakes left over, you can store them in the fridge. If you also have some broth, you could roll up the pancakes and cut them into thin strips, then you have an ideal soup side dish.
