Make every day Pancake Day with these 8 easy pancake recipes

Five tips to help you make the perfect pancake. 

Fluffy or crispy thin, sweet or savoury, there’s no contest. But if there was, pancakes made from homemade batter would beat ones from shop-bought pancake mixes every single time. True, pancake mix is quick and easy. But if you like your pancakes in a particular way – extra fluffy or just a tad sweeter – there’s only one way to hit the spot: make them from scratch. Ready to make the perfect homemade pancake? Your fluffy, flavourful, and beautifully golden pancakes are just a flip away if you follow these five tips:

1. Don’t overmix your batter.

Why? Mix it too long and you’ll end up with dense pancakes. Avoid this pancake fail by stirring until the ingredients are just combined. Don’t worry if your batter still has a few lumps in it – they’ll dissolve during cooking. 

2. Let the mixture rest.

Don’t pull out your pan just yet. Set your batter aside for a few minutes first. This will allow the flour to absorb the liquid, meaning your pancakes will turn out fluffier. 

3. Preheat your pan.

Before you pour out the first ladle of batter, make sure your pan or griddle is heated up to temperature. By doing this, your pancakes will cook evenly and won’t stick to the pan. 

4. Choose your preferred cooking fat

What’s the best cooking fat for pancakes? Butter or oil? Fair question. But there’s no right or wrong answer. Butter gives your pancakes more flavour, but it may also cause them to brown too fast, and burn before they’re cooked all the way through. You won’t run that risk with vegetable oils like rapeseed or sunflower oil as they have a higher smoke point. But then again, they don’t add as much flavour as butter does. It’s a tricky choice – but you’ll soon work what you like best.

5. Cook and flip your pancakes. 

You’re aiming for pancakes that are thoroughly cooked and golden brown on both sides. Cook them one at a time. When your pancake has air pockets or bubbles on the top side and your crêpe starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, it’s time to flip. This is the exciting part. Our tips? Use a spatula. Do it gently, yet quickly, and with confidence. And adjust the heat if needed. 

Team up with your Stand Mixer for these four delicious pancake recipes. 

1. Easy French crêpes

These crêpes are paper thin, delicately crispy, and a delight to eat. Want to enjoy them the French way? Top them with something sweet or savoury, then fold or roll them up. Serve them any time of day, for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. 

2. Souffle pancakes

Already feeling warm and fuzzy inside just by looking at these jiggly souffle pancakes? Wait until you taste them. They’re half pancake, half sponge cake. The secret to their fluffiness? Perfectly-whipped egg whites. And that happens to be your KitchenAid Stand Mixer’s specialty.  

3. Sourdough scallion pancakes

Have you got some sourdough discard lying around? Don’t waste it. Turn it into these crispy, yet chewy scallion pancakes. The quintessential tang of sourdough takes these savoury pancakes to the next level.  

4. American pancakes

Nothing says breakfast like a stack of fluffy American pancakes. They’re soft on the inside, golden brown on the outside, and crispy around the edges. These however bring something extra to the breakfast table: they’re packed with sweet, juicy blueberries. 

Plug in your blender for these four heavenly pancake recipes

5. Gluten-free pancakes 

It’s simple. We kept all of the best qualities of a pancake: the delicious taste, the soft texture… it’s all there. But we left out the gluten. So if you’re eating gluten-free, there’s no need to compromise. Just sit back, grab the maple syrup and enjoy these gorgeous pancakes. 

6. Buckwheat pancakes 

Do you have a soft spot for savoury pancakes? These buckwheat ones provide the ideal base thanks to their nutty taste. How about a classic ham and Gruyère combo? Or something vegetarian like spinach and mushrooms? Either way, you’re in for a treat. 

7. Matcha pancakes

Pancakes, with a Japanese touch. They’re light and fluffy, with a subtle matcha flavour.. And if you use your KitchenAid Hand Blender, they can be on your plate within a mere 20 minutes. 

8. Pumpkin pancakes

A sun-soaked autumn day – that’s what these mouthwatering pancakes taste like. Their secret? Sweet, earthy pumpkin purée. With some help from your KitchenAid blender, whipping up a big stack of these is a walk in the park.