Going to attempt one of the "how to" recipe pages that I think there isn't enough of on the internet. So here it goes:
I make two types of pancakes, thin European crepes (can be savoury or sweet), and fluffy American pancakes (sweet, though they can be eaten with savoury meats). If you start with crepes, you can tweak the batter halfway through to switch.
European crepes
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
melted butter or oil, as needed (I use vegetable oil)
Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl. Gradually add flour, salt, and sugar until blended.
Add melted butter or oil to a frying pan over high heat. When the pan is hot and the butter completely coats the pan, pour about a fist-sized amount of batter, then quickly tilt the pan in a circular motion so the batter rolls around and forms a circle.
Tip: use a measuring cup or small pitcher to pour out your batter.
Cook for about two minutes, until the bottom starts to brown. Flip it over and repeat on the other side.
Tip: the pan will get hotter and hotter as you go along, so you will need to wait slightly less time with every pancake.
Sweet suggestions: lemon and sugar, berries and whip cream, or banana and nutella
Savoury suggestions (what was used here): halloumi, mozzarella, peppers, onions, chilli flakes, spring onions
Variations: Add ingredients to the pan before pouring the batter, rather than as toppings. Be sure to scrap off the bottom of the pan between pancakes.
American pancakes
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
melted butter or oil, as needed
Mix everything in a bowl like with crepes, making sure there are no lumps. Or, if you're using the crepe batter, just add another cup of flour and the baking soda.
Oil and heat a frying pan, and pour out some batter (however big you want your pancakes--you can even play around with shapes here). After about two minutes (when the bottom is browned), flip the pancake and repeat.
Serve with syrup, butter or whipped cream, and fresh fruit. Accompany with sausage or bacon if desired.
Variations: add blueberries, chocolate chips, or chocolate powder to batter (does not work as well when pouring the batter, so you will need to use a ladle). I also tried adding sliced bananas to the pan, which turned out delicious.
Chocolate pancakes!
Banana pancakes!