You just can’t beat a big pile of pancakes for breakfast (or lunch or dinner, for that matter). Whether you’re in the mood for simple crêpes, a pillowy Dutch baby, or a stack of American-style pancakes studded with blueberries, you’ll find a recipe to suit every possible craving on this list.
Crêpes
Lemon and Sugar Crêpes
The classic. Nobody can refuse a stack of crêpes drenched in freshly squeezed lemon juice and sprinkled in caster sugar. This failsafe recipe will help you create perfect crêpes, every time.
Mary Berry’s Cinnamon Crepes
In this simple but comforting recipe, Mary adds a cinnamon twist to classic crepes and serves them with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of sugar.
From the book
Mary Berry Cook and Share
120 recipes designed for sharing with friends and family
Recipe keys and menus to make event planning easy
From sharing platter dishes and classic bakes, to decadent brunch ideas and Sunday roasts
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Tahini, Carob and Cinnamon Honey Pancakes
Give your crêpes a Turkish cyrpriot twist with this recipe from Meliz Berg, topped with tahini and carob.
Blueberry and Honey Pancakes
Take your crêpes to the next level with this recipe, complete with a fruity blueberry and honey compote to add just the right amount of sweetness.
American-style
Fitwaffle’s Easy 3-Ingredient Pancakes
This super easy recipe for perfectly fluffy American-style pancakes uses just three basic ingredients for the batter. All that remains is to choose your favourite toppings.
From the book
Fitwaffle’s Baking It Easy: All my best 3-ingredient recipes and most-loved cakes and desserts
100 easy recipes using just 3 ingredients
Popular recipes from Eloise’s online platforms as well as brand new content
From cookies and brownies, to puddings and cakes
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Melissa Hemsley’s Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
Using ricotta in your pancake batter is an inspired way to give them a cloud-like texture. Melissa also studs the batter with plump berries and serves her pancakes with thick yoghurt and maple syrup.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pancakes
For extra light pancakes, make like Chrissy Teigen and incorporate cubes of cream cheese into the batter.
Blender Banana Pancakes
Looking for an excuse to eat pancakes for breakfast every day? We’ve got you covered. These pancakes are not only quick to make, but they’re also packed with protein and healthy fats. If that’s not a reason to swap out your cereal, we don’t know what is.
Alternative styles
Harry Styles’s Dutch Baby with Cinnamon Rhubarb
A billowing centrepiece of a pancake from Ruby Tandoh, this Dutch Baby makes for an indulgent dessert, breakfast or brunch. Serve with a sweet and sharp rhubarb compote.
Malpua: Ghee-fried Pancakes Soaked in Syrup
These light, syrup-soaked pancakes are traditionally served during Holi but make for a beautiful breakfast or dessert year-round.
Arabian Pancakes with Orange-Flower Syrup
Complete with a fragrant orange-flower syrup, Nigella Lawson’s Arabian pancakes would be the perfect dessert following a Middle Eastern-style feast.
Lace Heart Pancakes
For the star bakers out there, try these lace heart pancakes. Inspired by a Great British Bake Off technical challenge, they make a pretty and delicate dessert.
Shredded Austrian Pancake (Kaiserschmarrn)
Give your pancakes an Austrian twist with this recipe for Kaiserschmarrn. These light and fluffy shredded pancakes are best served with sharp red berries and plenty of powdery icing sugar.
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