- How to make American pancakes? Prepare the ingredients. Melt the butter in advance. To learn how to melt butter in different ways, follow the link at the end of the recipe. Cool the melted butter.
- Take a large bowl and mix the dry ingredients in it. First, sift the flour into a bowl, add sugar, salt, and baking soda. If you prefer sweeter pancakes, you can increase the amount of sugar in the recipe. However, since traditional American pancakes are often served with maple syrup or honey, a moderate amount of sugar is typically used in the batter. Mix the ingredients well with a spoon or your hands.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and add milk to it.
- Beat the milk-egg mixture well.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the bowl with the dry ones and mix everything well with a fork or whisk until the lumps disappear. Then pour the melted butter into the batter, ensuring it's not too hot to avoid curdling the egg. Mix the batter well again.
- Heat a frying pan on the stove over medium heat. Put a dollop of batter on the preheated dry frying pan (no need to add oil) using a tablespoon, making small-sized pancakes, about the size of a tea saucer. If the pan is large enough, you can cook several pancakes simultaneously to reduce cooking time. Once the pancakes are browned on one side, flip them over and cook until browned on the other side.
- Serve the pancakes with berry syrup, jam, or enjoy them as traditional Russian pancakes with sour cream. They're delicious, sweet, and fragrant, especially when paired with a cup of coffee or tea. Simple and quick to make. Enjoy your meal!
Be sure to wash the eggs before use, as even the seemingly clean shell may contain harmful bacteria. It is best to use food detergents and a brush.
It is important to sift the flour to saturate it with oxygen. This helps the baking to be airy and rise well during baking.
Butter can be melted in the microwave or using a water bath. Here's how to melt butter using each method:
In the Microwave:
Cut the butter into small pieces and place them in a microwave-safe container.
To prevent splattering, cover the container with a paper towel.
Microwave the butter at the lowest power setting or in defrost mode.
Start with short intervals, like 5 seconds, and check if the butter has melted.
If needed, continue microwaving in short bursts until the desired consistency is reached.
Using a Water Bath:
Fill a larger pot with water and bring it to a boil on the stove.
Place a smaller heatproof bowl or container on top of the pot, ensuring it sits securely without touching the water.
Add the sliced butter to the smaller container.
As the water boils, the heat will gently melt the butter.
Stir the butter occasionally to help it melt evenly.
Once all the butter has melted, remove the container from the heat.
These methods ensure that the butter is melted smoothly and can be easily incorporated into your recipes.
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