Still keen to nail the fundamentals of a good pancake? Be sure to check out our step-by-step guide on how to make perfect pancakes.
Best sweet pancake recipes
Crêpes
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 pancakes
For extra light pancakes, make like Chrissy Teigen and incorporate cubes of cream cheese into the batter.
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 pancake recipes
Best savoury pancake recipes
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.
These light, syrup-soaked pancakes are traditionally served during Holi but make for a beautiful breakfast or dessert year-round.
Complete with a fragrant orange-flower syrup, Nigella Lawson’s Arabian pancakes would be the perfect dessert following a Middle Eastern-style feast.
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.
Simon Hopkinson’s smoked salmon and chive potato pancakes are fried in clarified butter and served with a peppery horseradish cream. Not just for Pancake Day, these indulgent pancakes would also make an excellent dinner party starter.
