Strawberry Pancakes

These light and fluffy strawberry pancakes, filled with sweet bursts of fresh berries, make the perfect weekend breakfast. Made using basic pantry ingredients... have these popular pancakes on the table in under 30 minutes.

Golden fluffy pancakes and pikelets are two of the most deliciously simple and budget friendly recipes for a lazy breakfast, weekend brunch or lunchbox treat.

Made with bursts of fresh strawberries, these pancakes can be served on their own or drizzled with maple syrup, salted caramel sauce or the all-time classic of lemon juice and a sprinkle of sugar.

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

Ideal for a weekend breakfast or mid-morning brunch (pop any leftovers in school lunchboxes).

• One Bowl Recipe - who doesn't love a one bowl recipe!? Hello, less washing up!
• Basic Budget Ingredients - the pancake batter ingredients are pantry and fridge staples. Make the most of fresh summer strawberries as they are often inexpensive when in season.
• Prepare Ahead Of Time - pancake batter can be prepared and stored for 2-4 days in the fridge before using.
• Get The Kids To Help - what better way to enjoy a family breakfast together than to get the kids involved in mixing the batter and decorating with extra strawberries and other favourite toppings.
• Camping Favourite - if you're camping, there's really nothing better than a stack of golden fluffy pancakes made over a camp fire!
• Conventional and Thermomix - you will find both methods for these pancakes with strawberries in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

What You Need

With a punnet of sweet fresh strawberries on hand, I'm sure you'll already have everything else you need for these easy strawberry pancakes at home!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method!

• Butter - use butter rather than margarine or butter substitutes for best flavour and texture. I recommend using unsalted butter in this recipe as there is a pinch of salt in the ingredients. Alternatively, if you use salted butter then omit the extra pinch of salt.
• Plain Flour - also referred to as all purpose flour.
• Caster Sugar - also known as superfine sugar as it dissolves easily when mixed.
• Baking Powder - a raising agent. It's important to check the expiry on your baking powder and make sure that it is in-date otherwise it won't be as effective.
• Bi-carbonate Soda - both the baking powder and bi-carb soda work together to make the batter light and fluffy.
• Salt - just a pinch of salt (or omit if using salted butter).
• Milk - use full fat milk (not light) for the fluffiest pancakes.
• Vanilla Extract - or vanilla essence.
• Egg - use a large egg (approximately 60g) and ensure it is at room temperature before using.
• Strawberries - chopped, with extra to decorate.

Equipment Required

The ingredients can just be whisked together in a bowl by hand, or of course if you have a Thermomix you can use that too!

• Bowl and whisk.
• Frying pan - use a large non-stick frying pan.
• Stove top - to ensure the pancakes don't overcook, use a medium to low heat.
• Thermomix - optional. Instructions for both conventional and Thermomix methods are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Step By Step Instructions

It takes no time at all to whip up this pancake batter! Have them on the table in under 30 minutes...

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method!

Step 1 - Melt The Butter

Firstly, melt the butter in the microwave at 50% power in 30 second bursts in a large bowl.

Step 2 - Mix The Batter

Add the plain flour, caster sugar baking powder, bi-carbonate soda, salt, milk and vanilla extract to the melted butter.

Whisk the batter mixture until smooth.

Step 3 - Add The Strawberries

Add the chopped strawberries.

Stir to combine the strawberries in the batter.

Step 4 - Cook The Pancakes

Heat a non-stick frying pan on a low to medium heat with a small amount of butter added to the pan.

Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter mixture into the frying pan and cook until bubbles appear and the underside is golden, then gently flip to cook the other side.

Wipe out the frying pan with a paper towel and continue to cook the strawberry pancakes in batches. You may be able to cook several strawberry pancakes at a time depending on the size of your frying pan.

Serve with the remaining sliced strawberries.

TIP: You can place cooked pancakes on a heated tray in a low temperature oven to keep warm while you cook the rest if you want to serve all at once.

Serving Suggestions

These strawberry pancakes are just delicious served with extra chopped strawberries and a dusting of icing sugar on top, or try any of these other serving suggestions:

• Drizzled with maple syrup;
• Lemon juce and sugar (all time classic!!!);
• Berry coulis or puree - use can use frozen berries for this;
• Caramel sauce;
• Whipped cream;
• Yoghurt & fresh berries;
• Lemon curd - the tartness goes well with the sweet strawberries;
• A dollop of vanilla ice-cream!

Expert Tips

• If time allows, rest your batter for about 10-15 minutes before cooking your pancakes. This allows the flour to absorb the liquid more making the pancakes even lighter and fluffier.
• Make sure you cook strawberry pancakes over a low to medium heat. If the element is too hot, the butter in the pan will burn.
• Wipe out the frying pan between each batch - melt a small amount of butter in the pan for each batch of pancakes.
• Storing leftover pikelet batter - pour any leftover batter into a sealable plastic bag (like a Glad bag), remove the air and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• You can also freeze pancake batter in a bag for up to 3 months. Then thaw, cut the corner off the bag and pour into the pan to cook.
• Strawberry pancakes are always best served immediately, however you can freeze cooked pancakes up to 1 month in an airtight container. Defrost in the fridge before reheating.
• You can store cooked pancakes in an airtight container for 2 days or wrap in foil and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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