Pikelets (Australian Pancakes)

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 25

Delicious Pikelets (Australian Pancakes) for breakfast or a snack

by The Chefin Breakfast/Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

12-15

Calories

Sugar

Fat

Pikelets are a popular breakfast or snack item in Australia and New Zealand. They are similar to American pancakes but are smaller and thicker. Pikelets are often served with butter and jam, whipped cream and strawberries, or Vegemite and cheese. They are perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a mid-afternoon snack. They can also be made gluten-free by using almond flour or other gluten-free flours.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking soda.
2.	In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla.
3.	Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking together until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
4.	Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Use a small ladle to drop spoonfuls of batter onto the pan, flipping when bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to dry up.
5.	Cook until both sides are golden brown. Repeat until all the batter has been used up.

PROS

Pikelets are easy to prepare and require few ingredients.
They can be enjoyed as breakfast or as a snack, either sweet or savory.

CONS

While Pikelets are delicious, they are not particularly healthy given the high amount of sugar and flour.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pikelets contain some protein and calcium, but do not provide any significant health benefits. However, serving them with fresh fruit or adding toppings like peanut butter or avocado can make them a more nutritious option.

	1 cup self-raising flour
	1 pinch salt
	1/4 teaspoon baking soda
	6 fluid ounces milk
	1 egg
	2 tablespoons sugar
	2 teaspoons butter , melted
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla