Jamie Oliver's Fluffy American Pancakes

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    15 pancakes

  • Calories

    66 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Jamie Oliver's Fluffy American Pancakes

These fluffy American pancakes from Jamie Oliver feature a batter made by folding stiffly beaten egg whites into a mixture of flour, baking powder, egg yolks, and full-fat milk. Cooked briefly on a non-stick pan to a golden-brown finish, the pancakes rise light and airy, offering a tender, soft texture that contrasts with a slight crispness around the edges. They are served with honey, banana slices, and chopped walnuts for complementary sweetness and crunch.

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.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 egg
  • cup milk full-fat
  • salt a pinch
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • walnuts to serve
  • banana
  • honey

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, sift the flour and add the baking powder.
  2. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
  3. Beat the egg yolks lightly, pour over the milk and give it a good stir.
  4. Combine the flour mixture with the milk and egg yolks and mix well with a silicone spatula, you will get a thick batter.
  5. Next, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until it forms stiff peaks.
  6. Fold it in the batter, and mix well to combine.
  7. Heat up a non-stick frying pan, add one or two drops of oil and use a ladle to pour over some batter.
  8. Cook on both sides until golden and firm to touch, it should not take longer than 1-2 minutes once the pan is hot.
  9. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  10. 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

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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%)

Nutrition 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.

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