Pancake day is finally here and we want to provide you with some pancake topping ideas to make the perfect personalised pancakes. From sweet to savoury, there is a topping for everyone!
If you are looking for something sweet, why not try out our American style or banana and honey toppings? For something a little more savoury, our bacon and egg or mushroom and cheese toppings are perfect.
No matter what your preference, we have the perfect topping for you. So why not try out a new recipe this Pancake Day? We guarantee you won’t be disappointed!
American Style Pancakes
Ingredients:
150g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp caster sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 egg, 150ml whole milk, 1 tbsp melted butter. Toppings (optional): Maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh fruit etc.
Method:
1) Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and melted butter. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and gradually pour in the wet ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
2) Heat a little oil or butter in a frying pan over a medium heat until hot. Drop in tablespoons of batter to make small pancakes and cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles start to form on the surface. Flip over with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
3) Serve with your choice of toppings. we love maple syrup, whipped cream and fresh fruit!
Banana and Honey Pancakes
Ingredients:
115g self-raising flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp caster sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 egg, 115ml whole milk, 1 tbsp melted butter, 1 banana. Toppings (optional): Maple syrup, honey, whipped cream etc.
Method:
1) Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and melted butter. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and gradually pour in the wet ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
2) Heat a little oil or butter in a frying pan over a medium heat until hot. Drop in tablespoons of batter to make small pancakes and cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles start to form on the surface. Flip over with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
3) Slice the banana and place on top of the pancakes. Drizzle with honey and serve with maple syrup or whipped cream, if desired.
The beauty with savoury pancakes is that you could either, mix your toppings in the pancake mixture or simply have the toppings on the side. Its completely your choice, check these recipes out!
Bacon and Egg Pancakes
Ingredients:
115g self-raising flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp caster sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 egg, 115ml whole milk, 1 tbsp melted butter, 2 rashers of bacon, 1 egg. Toppings (optional): Maple syrup, ketchup, HP sauce etc.
Method:
1) Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and melted butter. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and gradually pour in the wet ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
2) Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry until crisp. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
3) Whisk the egg in a bowl and add to the pancake batter. Stir in the bacon bits.
4) Heat a little oil or butter in a frying pan over a medium heat until hot. Drop in tablespoons of batter to make small pancakes and cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles start to form on the surface. Flip over with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
5) Serve with your choice of toppings. We love ketchup and HP sauce with our bacon and egg pancakes!
Mushroom and Cheese Pancakes
Ingredients:
115g self-raising flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp caster sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 egg, 115ml whole milk, 1 tbsp melted butter, 50g grated cheese, a handful of mushrooms, salt and pepper. Toppings (optional): Maple syrup, mustard, ketchup etc.
Method:
1) Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and melted butter. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and gradually pour in the wet ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
2) Roughly chop the mushrooms and add to the pancake batter. Mix in the grated cheese.
3) Heat a little oil or butter in a frying pan over a medium heat until hot. Drop in tablespoons of batter to make small pancakes and cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles start to form on the surface. Flip over with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
4) Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with your choice of toppings. we love mustard and ketchup with our mushroom and cheese pancakes!
Banana and Nutella Crepes
Ingredients:
125g self-raising flour, 2 tbsp caster sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 egg, 125ml whole milk, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 banana. Toppings (optional): Maple syrup, honey, whipped cream etc.
Method:
1) Sift the flour, sugar and salt into a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and melted butter. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and gradually pour in the wet ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
2) Slice the banana and place on top of the crepes. Drizzle with honey and serve with maple syrup or whipped cream, if desired.
Crushed Candy Pancakes
This recipe is more for the kids who have a sweet tooth! But beware for the sugar rush they're about to endure.
115g self-raising flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp caster sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 egg, 115ml whole milk, 1 tbsp melted butter. Toppings (optional): Sprinkles, crushed candy etc.
Method:
1) Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and melted butter. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and gradually pour in the wet ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
2) Pour some sprinkles and crushed candy into a shallow dish. Heat a little oil or butter in a frying pan over a medium heat until hot. Drop in tablespoons of batter to make small pancakes and cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles start to form on the surface. Flip over with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
3) Serve with your choice of toppings. We love crushed candy with our crushed candy pancakes!
Bottomline
The main point is that everyone has their own favourite pancake toppings. Whether you like sweet or savoury, there's a recipe here to suit your taste! So why not experiment and find your perfect combination? Pancake day is the perfect opportunity to do just that! So go forth and pancake!