American Pancakes

Ingredients

• 200g plain flour
• 2 tbsp caster sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 2 eggs
• 300ml milk
• 40g unsalted butter, melted, plus 20g for frying
• 200g mixed berries
• 8 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the plain flour, caster sugar, baking powder and salt until evenly combined.
2. In a jug, whisk the eggs and milk. Pour into the dry ingredients with the 40g melted butter, then whisk briefly until just combined. A few small lumps are fine; avoid overmixing or the pancakes will be tough.
3. Leave the batter to stand for 5 minutes while you warm a large non-stick frying pan or griddle over medium heat.
4. Melt a little of the remaining butter in the pan. Add about 3 tbsp batter per pancake, leaving space between them. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until bubbles rise across the surface and the undersides are golden.
5. Flip the pancakes and cook for 1–2 minutes more, until puffed, golden and cooked through. Transfer to a warm plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
6. Divide the warm pancakes between four plates. Top with the mixed berries and drizzle with maple syrup. Serve immediately.