Pancake recipes

Whether you need pancake recipes for a decadent weekend brunch or are seeking out inspiration ahead of Pancake Day 2025, 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 2025 and try a variety. Let’s get flipping!

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Tabani (Udmurt sourdough pancakes with mushrooms)

Savoury pancakes

Tabani (Udmurt sourdough pancakes with mushrooms)

These tabani, savoury sourdough pancakes, from food writer Alissa Timoshkina are paired with earthy mushrooms and a creamy sauce.

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Spinach florentine pancakes

Spinach

Spinach florentine pancakes

The spinach and basil batter gives these pancakes fragrant flavour. They're filled like a florentine pizza with mozzarella, ham and egg.

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Cheese and onion crepes

Crêpes

Cheese and onion crepes

Thin, crispy crepes filled with cheddar, red onion and herbs makes a great midweek dinner for four...especially on Pancake Day.

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Cottage cheese and chive pancakes with hot-smoked trout

Trout

Cottage cheese and chive pancakes with hot-smoked trout

Fluffy and light, these cottage cheese pancakes are packed with protein. Pile them high and top with crème fraîche and smoked trout.

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Korean kimchi pancake (Kimchijeon)

Recipes with kimchi

Korean kimchi pancake (Kimchijeon)

Kimchijeon is a delicious Korean pancake. Chef Dana Choi shares her recipe for this much-loved dish, loaded with kimchi and pork belly.

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French onion pancakes

Savoury pancakes

French onion pancakes

Caramelised onions, garlic, thyme and cheddar are stuffed into these flaky pancakes for a wonderful snack recipe from Omar Foster.

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Strawberry dutch baby with strawberry-top syrup

Strawberries

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.

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Spinach and ricotta pancakes with crispy ’nduja oil

Savoury pancakes

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.

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Gingerbread pancakes with bacon and maple syrup

Christmas breakfast

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?

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Italian savoury pancakes (soffiatini)

Pancakes

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.

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Pudla

Indian sides

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.

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Uttapam egg roast

Healthier pancakes

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.

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Pancakes with za’atar fried eggs

Pancake batter

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.

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Caramelised pineapple pancakes

Perfect pancakes

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.

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Bacon jam, spinach and ricotta pancakes

Pancake batter

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.

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Belgian waffles

Pancakes

Belgian waffles

Learn how to make golden Belgian waffles with this traditional recipe from Belgian food writer, Regula Ysewijn. The secret ingredient? Beer...

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Buckwheat pancakes

Pancakes

Buckwheat pancakes

Whisk up a batch of golden, crispy buckwheat pancakes with our easy recipe. These traditional Belgian pancakes are filled with cheese.

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Vegan blueberry pancakes

Healthier pancakes

Vegan blueberry pancakes

A breakfast worth getting up for, these vegan pancakes are light, fluffy and speckled with tangy blueberries and chopped pecans.

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Mussel and egg pancake with soy beansprouts

30-minute meals

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.

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Pumpkin pancakes (Pampoenkoekies)

African

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.

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Malpua (Indian fried pancakes)

Pancakes

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.

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Buttermilk fried chicken and waffles

Savoury pancakes

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.

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Carrot cake waffles with orange mascarpone and candied walnuts

Pancakes

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.

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Galettes florentine

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.