These Thermomix pancakes are big, light, fluffy pancakes that soak up loads of delicious maple syrup or sweet berry sauce. Try making this quick recipe either by hand or in the Thermomix.
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Have I excited your tastebuds with this deliciously dripping pancake image??? If you could smell the sweet smell of vanilla pancakes and berry coulis you would be knocking on my door right now!
I've used this same recipe for so many years now that when it went missing I nearly died a million deaths! You would think I would know the ingredients off by heart, but I've always had a handwritten recipe card and never needed to remember the exact proportions.
I tried a few random pancake recipes but they just didn't give the same fluffy, light pancakes that my old recipe produced. My pancake recipe is super simple and makes deliciously thick and fluffy pancakes that won’t stick to the frying pan. Happily, I was cleaning up my bedside table drawer and found it!! Today I'm sharing my pancake recipe so that it will always be "safe" on the internet.
These basic Thermomix pancakes are completely fail-safe but I do have a few tips to get you started.
Pancake Tips
- Don't overmix the batter. The ingredients should be combined but not beaten.
- Use a small non-stick pan just a fraction bigger than the size you would like your pancakes to be.
- Use low heat to cook the batter. Because these are fluffy pancakes if too high a temperature is used the pancakes will cook on the outside but remain raw on the inside.
- Use kitchen paper to wipe a thin smear of oil over the pan before adding the batter.
- As much as butter tastes delicious it will burn too quickly and smoke, use oil to cook the pancakes.
- Cook the first side very slowly. You should be able to see air bubbles all over the raw batter on the uncooked side before you turn it.
- Wipe clean the pan clean of residue with kitchen paper after cooking each pancake.
- Re-oil between cooking each pancake.
Making Pancakes By Hand
- Place the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat until melted.
- Add milk and vanilla essence stir to combine.
- Add flour, baking powder, sugar and then eggs to the bowl.
- Stir until combined.
- Leave to sit for 5 minutes.
- Cook as in the method below.
Why You Will Love Pancakes made in The Thermomix
- The pancakes are made from simple pantry items
- My pancake batter is made is just 5 minutes
- The Thermomix Jug makes it easy to pour the batter into the frying pan.
- Only one dirty dish and a frying pan
- Light and fluffy pancakes
- Made in just 20 minutes
Ingredients
Note: I have outlined the full quantities in the recipe card below.
- Milk - I prefer to use full cream milk
- Egg - use a large egg.
- Vanilla - I love vanilla paste
- Caster Sugar - also known as super fine sugar, you can make your own by putting regular sugar in the TM Bowl and blitzing on Speed 9 for 20 seconds.
- Self-raising flour – helps create light and fluffy pancakes.
- Baking powder – adds extra lift for even fluffier pancakes.
- Butter – delicious salted butter and a little extra for frying.
Storing & Reheating Pancakes
Store your cooked pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. To prevent the pancakes sticking together place a piece of baking paper between each pancake.
My Thermomix pancakes can also be frozen. Let them cool, then stack them with baking paper between the layers. They can then be stored in the freezer, in an airtight container or freezer bag. A freezer bag is a better choices as more air can be released which prevents freezer burn and ice crystals forming.
To reheat the pancakes simply place them in the microwave for 30 seconds. Repeat for a further 10 seconds if necessary.
Pancake Toppings
I will provide the recipe for this delicious berry sauce in an upcoming post. It is only 3 ingredients but I want to test the recipe using frozen and fresh berries so I can give full instructions for both.
In the meantime, try serving your pancakes with on of the following;
- fresh berries and maple syrup
- sliced banana and maple syrup
- freshly squeezed lemon and caster sugar
- choc chips, banana and warmed honey
- your favourite jam heated
More Breakfast ideas
If you loved my delicious Thermomix pancakes, why not take a look at some of my breakfast ideas below;
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FAQ About Pancakes In the Thermomix
The pancake batter can be stored in the fridge, but it's best cooked within a 48 hours.
The first pancake goes to the angels, or at least that's what my nan used to say. I don't usually have a problem with cooking pancakes now. I have learned two fabulous tricks, rest the batter and use a non stick pan. If your pancake batter is difficult to deal with, leave it for five minutes in the fridge.
The milk solids in butter have a low burning point so the can burn easily. Use a paper towel to wipe out the frying pan, you will probably find it is still oily enough. When you need more butter add half butter and half oil. Make sure not to have your pan too hot.
If your pancake appears cooked on the outside but is raw on the inside you have had the pan too hot. The pancake has not had enough time to heat all the way though and cook the batter.
There is enough room in the TM Bowl to safely double the recipe. You may need to add a little more time to melt the butter and combine the ingredients.
Amazing Thermomix Pancake Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 60 g butter cut into pieces
- 250 g 1 cup - milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
- 185 g 1 ½ cups - self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 TBS caster sugar
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Place the butter in TM bowl. Heat 2min/100/Speed 1.
- Add milk and vanilla to the butter in TM bowl. Combine 5 sec/Speed 6.
- Scrape down the bowl add flour, baking powder, sugar then eggs. Combine 10sec/ Speed 4.
- Scrape down the bowl and allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes. (not critical but it helps the mixture achieve a good consistency)
Cooking Pancakes
- Heat a non stick frying pan over a low flame.
- Wipe the pan with oil or use a spray.
- Pour the batter into the centre of the pan. Tilt and "swirl" the pan to spread the batter.
- Allow the pancake to cook slowly until it is covered with bubbles and looking a little bit "set".
- Flip the pancake and cook until golden.
- Wipe clean the pan and add another small amount of spray oil.
- Repeat the cooking procedure.
Notes
Nutrition
Please feel free to make a comment and rate this recipe! I love hearing your thoughts and the rating helps other readers decide if they should make the recipe.
Happy Cooking
j
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Sarkis Akle says
Great pancake recipe. Easy and very yum. Thanks for sharing!
Rhiannon says
Delicious! I felt like making pancakes for lunch. We made 6 big ones following this recipe. The flavour was yummy and mixture nice and thin.
Julie Carlyle says
Hi Rhiannon
Thank you so much for your lovely message.
Happy Cooking
j
Joan says
So easy and delicious Pancakes. My family came to breakfast this morning for Shrove Tuesday (Pancake day) lots of ”Yummos) from my 7 and 3 year old grandchildren. I made one and a half of the recipe and have frozen the left overs (not very many were left though) Thanks Julie
Julie Carlyle says
Hi Joan
I'm so pleased your little grandchildren enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Thank you for commenting
j