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Giant pancakes topped with fresh raspberries and powdered sugar served on a large plate.

Giant Pancakes Recipe (Fluffy Skillet Pancakes)

Make giant homemade pancakes with all-purpose flour, milk, egg, and vanilla. Cooked until golden and served with fresh raspberries, powdered sugar, and syrup.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

For the Pancake Batter:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 315 g
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder 20 g
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 38 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 ml
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk 510 ml
  • 1 teaspoon butter 5 g, for the skillet
For Serving:
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Powdered sugar
  • Golden syrup maple syrup, or honey
  • Sliced strawberries optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Wide spatula
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk gently until smooth. Do not overmix.
  4. Rest the batter for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and grease lightly with butter.
  6. Pour 1 to 1 1/4 cups of batter into the skillet and spread gently into a large round pancake.
  7. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until bubbles form and the edges look set.
  8. Flip carefully and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes until golden.
  9. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  10. Serve warm with raspberries, powdered sugar, and syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 13gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 420mgIron: 3mg

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Notes

  • Use medium-low heat so the pancakes cook through without burning.
  • A wide spatula makes flipping the large pancakes easier.
  • For thinner pancakes, add 1 to 2 tablespoons extra milk to the batter.

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