How To Make Classic Pancakes

Pancakes are very easy to make from scratch so next time you're in the mood for pancakes, leave the packet mix on the supermarket shelf and give this recipe a go.

This is a classic recipe that makes light and fluffy pancakes and only calls on simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Once you've mastered the basic pancake, you can get more and more adventurous with our sweet and savoury topping suggestions below.

When making pancakes, it all comes down to the batter. If the batter is too thick, the pancakes will be fat and doughy. If it's too runny, the pancakes will fill too much of the pan and be hard to flip. Test the batter consistency by lifting up some of the mixture with a spoon to see how easily it runs off. It should be thick but still able to run off the spoon.