Description
Pikelets are small, fluffy pancakes from Australia and New Zealand, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or afternoon tea. Easy to make and wonderfully soft, they’re delicious served with butter, jam, cream, or enjoyed plain.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter (plus more for cooking)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk until smooth and lump-free.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Drop tablespoons of batter onto the hot skillet, spacing them apart.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes, or until bubbles form and edges set. Flip and cook for another minute until golden.
- Transfer cooked pikelets to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm or cold with butter, jam, cream, or toppings of choice.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep pikelets light and fluffy.Add fruits like blueberries or bananas for variation.For savory pikelets, omit sugar and vanilla, and add cheese or herbs.Best served fresh, but can be enjoyed cold or reheated.Freeze with parchment between layers for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pikelet
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
