Learn how to make perfect Pikelets at home. These mini pancakes are so easy to make and are perfect for morning or afternoon tea served with jam and fresh cream.
Perfect Pikelets π
Today we’re talking how to make golden Pikelets from scratch. Using just a handful of ingredients, you can enjoy these mini pancakes morning, noon or night.
Serve with a dollop of jam and freshly whipped cream for a lovely teatime treat!
WHAT ARE PIKELETS?
Pikelets are a staple growing up in Australia. Essentially, they are mini pancakes that are small and thick (like American-style pancakes).
They should be tender and fluffy inside and golden on the outside – but not too sweet on their own. They are usually served with sweet toppings like jam and whipped cream. But there are no rules – you can serve these however you like! I even eat them plain!
I’ve heard they are quite similar to drop scones in the UK.
HOW DO YOU MAKE PIKELETS?
Pikelets are made just like pancakes. The batter is made by mixing together a handful of wet ingredients and dry ingredients to make a thick pancake batter.
My Pikelet recipe features just 6 ingredients:
- Plain flour (or all purpose flour)
- A little bit of caster sugar (or you can use granulated sugar)
- Baking powder
- Just one egg
- A little vanilla (for flavour)
- And buttermilk
Buttermilk helps give these pancakes their lovely soft and tender texture. If you don’t have any buttermilk at home, make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Leave it for a few minutes and then use 3/4 cup a per the recipe. This substitution works well in this Pikelet recipe.
You will also need a little butter to fry up the pikelets and some toppings. My favourite topping is raspberry jam and freshly whipped cream. You could also use maple syrup, fresh berries, lemon and sugar – whatever your pancake-loving heart desires.
HOW DO YOU COOK PIKELETS?
Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat and smear it with butter. Then fry tablespoons of the mixture for a few minutes or until golden brown on the bottom, then flip for 30 seconds or so on the other side. You’re done!
Serve pikelets warm or cold. The kids will love them!
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Pikelets
Learn how to make perfect Pikelets from scratch.
Ingredients
- 140 grams (1 cup) plain flour or all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 level teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) buttermilk*
- Butter,Β for frying
- Jam and whipped cream, to serve, optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour, sugar and baking powder and briefly whisk.
- In a separate bowl, add egg and lightly whisk to break up the yolk. Add vanilla and buttermilk.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredient and gently stir until a wet batter forms. Try not to over mix the batter so your pancakes aren’t rubbery.
- Place a medium frying pan on medium heat. Add a little butter and spread it over the base of the pan.
- When your butter is melted and your pan is warm, spoon out 1-2 tablespoons of batter per pikelet – leaving room so they don’t touch each other. Cook just 2-3 pikelets at a time.
- Once your pikelets are golden brown on the bottom (and start to bubble slightly on top) flip over for 30 seconds or so before removing. Continue with remaining pancake batter.
- Serve pikelets warm or cold. Top with jam and cream if desired.
Notes
*Buttermilk: If you don’t have any buttermilk at home, make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to 1 cup of milk.Β Leave it for a few minutes and then use 3/4 cup as per the recipe. This substitution works well in this Pikelet recipe.
Sandhya Patel says
Very very helpful and so easy to make thank you so much π
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Jessica Holmes says
So welcome!
Blitzo says
These were amazing I highly recommend. My whole family loved them they were the best among all recipe that I read as my opinion.
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Jessica Holmes says
So kind, thank you for your lovely feedback!
Blitzo says
Beautiful! tasty and delicious withy homemade strawberry and apple Jam. Super love this recipe. Thank you so much for
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Jessica Holmes says
So glad you enjoyed them!
Jenny says
Lovely.. nice and fluffy and delicious withy homemade strawberry and apple Jam..
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Jessica Holmes says
Love hearing that Jenny!
Shterna says
Our new family favourite! Best ever pancakes! Soft and fluffy, easy available ingredients and crispy outer! Thank you for this recipe!
Jessica Holmes says
Yay! Love hearing that!!
Nicole says
Delicious! Turned out great!! Lovely and light and fluffy with slightly sweet flavor.
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Jessica Holmes says
Yay! So glad to hear that Nicole!
Jaida says
These were amazing I highly recommend them they were tasty and fluffy and beautiful I added 1 mashed banana and it was great. My whole family loved them they were the best piklets ever. π₯π»ππ€©π
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Jessica Holmes says
Aw so happy to hear that Jaida!
Colleen says
My father said best he’s ever had.
Jessica Holmes says
Amazing!
Lily says
Lovey and fluffy nice with honey very easy for a kid like me.
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Jessica Holmes says
So glad you enjoyed them Lily!
Jodi says
My kids love these pikelets. So quick and easy to whip up a batch and I love the make your own buttermilk suggestion as itβs hard to find buttermilk where I live.
Tastes great with homemade raspberry jam.
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Jessica Holmes says
Iβm so happy to hear that Jodi! Thank you for your kind feedback.
Joshua says
Loved how light and fluffy these were!
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Jessica Holmes says
So glad you enjoyed them Joshua!
Ashley says
We loved these-tried the recipe after watching an episode of Bluey! Question-can the batter be made the night before? Thanks!
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Jessica Holmes says
Hi Ashley, I’m so glad you liked them! I actually haven’t tried myself but I think it should be ok. If you do try it, let me know how you go!