Jamie Oliver's Fluffy American Pancakes
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Jamie Oliver's Fluffy American Pancakes
Description
Jamie Oliver’s Fluffy American Pancakes recipe involves creating a thick batter by mixing flour and baking powder with a mixture of egg yolks and milk. Separately, egg whites are whisked with salt until stiff peaks form, then gently folded into the batter to incorporate air, resulting in a light, airy texture when cooked.
The pancakes are cooked on a heated non-stick pan with a slight oil coating for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and firm to the touch. This quick cooking method ensures a tender interior and subtle crispness at the edges.
Serving suggestions include topping the pancakes with honey, freshly sliced bananas, and walnuts, which add sweetness and texture contrast. The recipe accommodates flexibility in portion sizes, making it easy to scale for different servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 egg
- ⅔ cup milk full-fat
- salt a pinch
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- walnuts to serve
- banana
- honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift the flour and add the baking powder.
- Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
- Beat the egg yolks lightly, pour over the milk and give it a good stir.
- Combine the flour mixture with the milk and egg yolks and mix well with a silicone spatula, you will get a thick batter.
- Next, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until it forms stiff peaks.
- Fold it in the batter, and mix well to combine.
- Heat up a non-stick frying pan, add one or two drops of oil and use a ladle to pour over some batter.
- Cook on both sides until golden and firm to touch, it should not take longer than 1-2 minutes once the pan is hot.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve with honey, slices of banana and chopped walnuts.
Notes
- Ingredient quantities can be adjusted based on desired servings.
- Measurement units can be viewed in cups and ounces via the US customary option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.