Pancake recipes
Whether you need pancake recipes for a decadent weekend brunch or are seeking out inspiration ahead of Pancake Day 2024, we’ve got sweet and savoury ideas galore, as well as a guide to walk you through how to make traditional pancakes.
Get things started with our easy pancake recipe – the classic we all know and love – or jazz things up with gingerbread-spiced American-style pancakes or savoury French galettes. We’ve got vegan blueberry pancakes, too. Adventurous cooks should try these sky-high soufflé pancakes and Indian pudla (Gujarati crêpes) from food writer Mallika Basu. Or throw a Pancake Day party in 2024 and try a variety. Let’s get flipping!
All Pancake recipes
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Savoury pancake recipes
French onion pancakes
Caramelised onions, garlic, thyme and cheddar are stuffed into these flaky pancakes for a wonderful snack recipe from Omar Foster.
Strawberry recipes
Strawberry dutch baby with strawberry-top syrup
A dutch baby is a bit like a sweet yorkshire pudding or giant pancake. Fill it with strawberries and ice cream for an easy dessert.
Savoury pancake recipes
Spinach and ricotta pancakes with crispy ’nduja oil
Savoury pancakes are where it’s at. Make this Pancake Day the best yet with these vibran ricotta-stuffed spinach pancakes topped with 'nduja.
Christmas breakfast recipes
Gingerbread pancakes with bacon and maple syrup
Salty bacon, sweet maple syrup and fluffy gingerbread pancakes... what could make for a more festive breakfast on Christmas morning?
Pancake recipes
Italian savoury pancakes (soffiatini)
These Italian savoury pancakes are stuffed with spinach, mozzarella and Parma ham and baked until golden. Prep ahead for an easy dinner.
Indian side dishes
Pudla
Pudla are crisp Indian pancakes made with chickpea flour. Theese savoury crepes have a real spice kick, thanks to the chill and ginger batter.
Healthier pancake recipes
Uttapam egg roast
Uttapam egg roast is perfect for brunch. The Indian dish combines the goodness of eggs with a fluffy pancake laced with spices.
Pancake batter recipes
Pancakes with za’atar fried eggs
Why not top your savoury pancakes with za’atar fried eggs? The spice mix infuses the oil and creates a crunchy sesame seed skirt around the eggs as they cook, making them a perfect topping for pancakes.
Perfect pancake toppings
Caramelised pineapple pancakes
These pineapple pancakes are the next best thing to going on a tropical holiday. The caramelised sweetness of the pineapple is tempered with soothing coconut yogurt, and a scattering of crunchy coconut chips.
Pancake batter recipes
Bacon jam, spinach and ricotta pancakes
These bacon jam pancakes are the perfect balance of sweet-and-savoury, resulting in an explosion of flavour that’s as tasty as it is moreish.
Pancake recipes
Belgian waffles
Learn how to make golden Belgian waffles with this traditional recipe from Belgian food writer, Regula Ysewijn. The secret ingredient? Beer...
Pancake recipes
Buckwheat pancakes
Whisk up a batch of golden, crispy buckwheat pancakes with our easy recipe. These traditional Belgian pancakes are filled with cheese.
Healthier pancake recipes
Vegan blueberry pancakes
A breakfast worth getting up for, these vegan pancakes are light, fluffy and speckled with tangy blueberries and chopped pecans.
30-minute meal recipes
Mussel and egg pancake with soy beansprouts
Inspired by the Thai street food dish hoi tod, this savoury pancake is packed with flavour and feels fancy thanks to the mussels.
African recipes
Pumpkin pancakes (Pampoenkoekies)
Celebrate Halloween with these thick and fluffy pumpkin pancakes for breakfast! They are popular in South Africa, where they're known as pampoenkoekies. Follow the recipe for the perfect autumn brunch.
Pancake recipes
Malpua (Indian fried pancakes)
Malpua are sweet fried pancakes, and a staple of Indian cooking. Vivek Singh shares his family recipe for malpua with cardamom and raisins.
Savoury pancake recipes
Buttermilk fried chicken and waffles
Waffles with buttermilk fried chicken is an American classic. Top golden, fluffy waffles with crispy chicken and drizzle chilli honey on top.
Pancake recipes
Carrot cake waffles with orange mascarpone and candied...
Fluffy waffles meet carrot cake in this delicious recipe. Top the golden waffles with candied walnuts and serve with orange mascarpone.
Budget recipes
Galettes florentine
Lacy buckwheat pancakes are baked with spinach, mushrooms and cheese to make breton galettes. A pancake recipe filling enough for dinner.
Delicious recipes for one person
Soufflé pancakes
Airy soufflé meets pancakes in our crossover recipe. Watch the pancake puff up in the pan then devour instantly with butter and maple syrup.
Pancake recipes
Malpuas (sweet pancakes)
Rohit Ghai shares his recipe for malpuas, sweet pancakes fried in ghee and dipped in syrup. They’re traditionally made during festivals.
Brunch recipes
Goat’s cheese pancakes
These golden pancakes filled with goats cheese and herbs make a delicious weekend brunch. Serve with smoked salmon and lemon wedges.
Healthier pancake recipes
Quick uttapam
Chetna Makan shares her quick and easy uttapam recipe. The fluffy Indian pancakes are made with rice and topped with tomato, chilli and herbs.
Bonfire Night recipes
Double chocolate pancake stack
Calling all chocolate lovers: behold this chocolate pancake stack drizzled with chocolate sauce! Could Pancake Day get any more decadent?