Fluffy American pancakes
Fluffy American pancakes is a easy American recipe that serves 6. 312 calories per serving. Recipe by Ludo's Workshops on YouTube.
Prep: 8 hrs 19 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 9 hrs 14 min
Cost: $1.12 total, $0.19 per serving
Ingredients
- 2,6 g white sugar (granulated)
- 20 g cornstarch
- 250 g all‑purpose wheat flour
- 75 g vegetable oil (sunflower or rapeseed oil)
- 330 g whole milk (or semi‑skimmed milk)
- 1 sachet vanilla sugar packet (about 8 g)
- 1 sachet baking powder (about 10 g)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Prepare and measure the ingredients
Gather all ingredients and weigh or measure them precisely.
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Mix the sugar and vanilla sugar
In the large bowl, pour the white sugar and the vanilla sugar packet, then whisk until the mixture is homogeneous.
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Incorporate the cornstarch
Add the cornstarch to the sugar‑vanilla mixture and whisk to avoid lumps.
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Add the oil
Pour the vegetable oil and mix until well incorporated.
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Add the flour, salt and baking powder
Incorporate the flour, the pinch of salt and the baking powder packet. Whisk until you obtain a batter without lumps.
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Incorporate the milk alternately
Pour the milk in three portions, alternating with small amounts of remaining flour (if needed). Mix gently between each addition to obtain a silky batter.
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Batter rest
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, ideally overnight.
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Temperature: 4°C
Prepare the pan
Remove the batter, heat a non‑stick pan over medium heat. Lightly brush with oil then wipe excess with paper towel.
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Temperature: 180°C
Cook the pancakes
Drop a tablespoon of batter into the center of the pan, spread slightly into a circle. Cook 1 minute until small bubbles appear, flip and cook another 1 minute until golden.
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Temperature: 180°C
Serve immediately
Place the hot pancakes on a plate, drizzle with maple syrup and add fresh fruit to taste.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 6,5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 48 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Fiber
- 1,3 g
Dietary info: vegetarian, contains gluten, contains dairy, high-protein, low-calorie, high-fiber
Allergens: gluten, milk
Last updated: April 6, 2026






