Easy and Quick Pancakes for Breakfast or Dinner
Easy and Quick Pancakes for Breakfast or Dinner is a easy Middle East recipe that serves 4. 210 calories per serving. Recipe by Cook & Eat Fel Baet with Marwa El Shafae on YouTube.
Prep: 13 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 28 min
Cost: $1.95 total, $0.49 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 piece Eggs (Large eggs, at room temperature)
- 1 packet Vanilla (Packet of liquid or powdered vanilla)
- 1.25 cup Milk (Cold or warm milk as desired)
- 2 cup Flour (All-purpose white flour)
- pinch Salt (Table salt)
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 3 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil (For greasing the pan)
Instructions
Prepare the liquid ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, crack 3 eggs and add the vanilla packet, then whisk well until the mixture is smooth and pale.
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Add the milk
Add 1¼ cups of milk to the egg mixture and stir again until the liquid is combined.
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Prepare the dry ingredients
In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, a pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 3 tablespoons sugar.
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Combine the wet and dry ingredients
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir with a silicone spatula or whisk until a medium‑runny batter forms. Do not over‑mix.
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Batter rest (optional)
Let the batter rest in the refrigerator for 5 minutes so the ingredients settle and the pancakes become fluffier.
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Heat the pan
Heat a non‑stick pan over medium heat (about 180°C). Grease it with 2 tablespoons of oil and wipe excess with a paper towel.
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Temperature: 180°C
Cook the pancakes
Pour a portion of batter (about ¼ cup) into the pan. When bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look dry, flip the pancake with a flat spatula and cook the other side until golden.
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Temperature: 180°C
Serving
Place the cooked pancakes on a plate and serve with cheese, olives, jam, yogurt, or honey as desired.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten, low-calorie, low-fat
Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Gluten
Ingredient Substitutions
- Instead of Eggs: Plant-based egg substitute
- Instead of Vanilla: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Instead of Milk: Plant milk (almond, soy)
- Instead of Flour: Gluten-free flour
- Instead of Salt: Sea salt
- Instead of Baking powder: Baking soda + cream of tartar
- Instead of Sugar: Honey or brown sugar
- Instead of Vegetable oil: Butter or coconut oil
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk (hand mixer) or fork
- Spatula or silicone spoon
- Non‑stick pan
- Stove or electric oven
- Measuring cup and spoon
- Paper towel or clean cloth (optional)
- Plate for serving pancakes (optional)
Critical Steps — Do Not Skip
- Do not over‑mix the batter to avoid tough pancakes.
- Ensure the pan is hot before pouring the batter to prevent sticking.
- Flip the pancake when bubbles appear on the surface.
Chef Tips from the Video
- For a distinctive flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- Use whole milk for fluffier pancakes.
- For a lighter texture, replace half the flour with rice flour.
Troubleshooting
Pancakes do not rise and are dense.
Make sure not to over‑mix the batter and add enough baking powder. Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking also helps improve rise.
The batter sticks to the pan.
Heat the pan well and add a thin layer of oil then wipe the excess. Use a non‑stick pan.
Storage
Refrigerator: Uncooked batter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Cooked pancakes can be frozen in sealed bags for up to a month and reheated in the microwave or on a pan.
Room temperature: Pancakes are best eaten fresh; do not store at room temperature for more than two hours.
Make-Ahead Tips
- Store the batter in the fridge and use within 3 days.
- Cooked pancakes can be frozen and reheated before serving.
Last updated: August 24, 2026






