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Traditional Irish pancakes served with butter and syrup on a plate.

Irish Pancakes

Thin, comforting pancakes made with a simple batter of flour, eggs, and milk, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.25 cups milk plus a splash more if needed
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • Butter for the pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a bowl.
  2. Add flour, salt, and sugar to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
  3. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes if possible.
Cooking
  1. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and rub a little butter on the surface.
  2. Pour a small ladle of batter into the pan and quickly tilt to spread it thinly.
  3. Cook until the edges look set and slightly dry, then flip.
  4. Cook the other side for about 30 seconds until light golden.

Notes

Serve with lemon juice and sugar, or try sweet toppings like jam, honey, or Nutella. They can also be filled with savory options like sautéed mushrooms or leftover chicken.