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How to Make Homemade Pancakes
Total time30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Yield8 servings
DifficultyEasy
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Desserts

ChefAlisar Rajab

How to Make Homemade Pancakes

Homemade pancakes—an easy recipe. All the ingredients are likely in your kitchen. The key is using a non-stick pan for best results.

Homemade pancakes... simple and delicious with any flavors you choose. A perfect favorite breakfast :)

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup milk (liquid)
  • 1 egg
  • a dash of vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yeast
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • For more desserts you're sure to love, see: Basbousa with Toffee
  • From the Arab kitchen, try this delicious kunafa: Knafeh with Mozzarella Cheese
  • To make the delicious honeycomb rolls suitable for breakfast as well, from Alissar see: Easy Honeycomb Rolls

Method

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  1. Whisk or mix all the ingredients well together.
  2. Let the pancake batter rest briefly before you start cooking.
  3. Spoon a large soup-ladle (or a generous tablespoon) of batter and spread it into a circle in a non-stick pan lightly brushed with a little oil.
  4. Cook for one minute, then flip and cook the other side for another minute.
  5. Repeat until all the batter is used.
  6. Fill the pancakes with jam, chocolate, honey, clotted cream, or any filling you like.

Recipe tags

DessertsInternationalVegetarianNut freeEasyQuick cook

Notes and serving ideas

  • Basbousa with Toffee
  • Knafeh with Mozzarella Cheese
  • Easy Honeycomb Rolls

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Alisar Rajab

They say necessity is the mother of invention! While living in an African country for a time, Alisar learned to make all the family-favorite dishes that aren’t available in shops, mastering those recipes in her own kitchen. She always gifts every visitor a homemade plate — a present from the heart, not just a duty.

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