Find out how to prepare options to give your breakfast a special taste
The American pancake is a delicious dish that has become popular in Brazil due to its flavor and ease of preparation. Originally from the 18th century, the recipe was born in the American colonies and was known as “hoe cake”. Originally prepared with buckwheat or corn flour, the dough won over the taste of American President Thomas Jefferson and spread throughout the world.
A popular breakfast, American pancakes are also a great option for an afternoon snack. Simply prepared, they can be served in a variety of ways to enhance their flavor. With this in mind, we’ve put together 6 American pancake recipes. Watch!
Simple American Pancake
ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 cup of milk tea
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 pinch of salt
- Butter for greasing
Preparation method
In a container, put the wheat flour, sugar and salt and mix. In another container, put the eggs, butter, milk and mix well. Add the dry and liquid ingredients and mix. Finally, add the baking powder and mix until you get a homogeneous consistency.
Grease a skillet with butter and place over medium heat to heat. Use a ladle to scoop out a small amount of batter and pour it into the center of the skillet to form a circle. Cook until the pancake begins to bubble and gently flip with a spatula to brown the other side. Repeat with the entire batter.
Tip: serve with honey and berries.
American Corn Pancakes
ingredients
- 1 cup corn flour
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg
- Butter for greasing
Preparation method
In a bowl, place the corn flour, brown sugar, baking powder and mix well. Add the milk, butter, egg and salt and mix until smooth. Let it sit for 6 minutes. Then, grease a pan with butter and place it over medium heat to heat it. Using a ladle, take a little batter and pour it into the center of the pan to form a circle. Cook until the pancake begins to form bubbles and gently flip it with a spatula to brown the other side. Repeat with all the batter and then serve.
American pancake with chia
ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 tablespoon of chia seed soup
- Butter for greasing
Preparation method
Place the egg in a container and beat it with a whisk. whip until smooth. Add sugar, butter and mix. Add vanilla essence, salt, wheat flour and mix well. Gradually add milk and mix until smooth. Add chia and baking powder and mix to combine.
Grease a pan with butter and place over medium heat to heat. Use a ladle to scoop out a small amount of batter and pour it into the center of the pan to form a circle. Cook the batter until it starts to bubble and carefully flip it with a spatula to brown the other side. Repeat with the rest of the batter and serve.

American Chocolate Pancake
ingredients
- 1 cup of milk tea
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of chocolate powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Butter for greasing
Preparation method
In a container, place the milk, butter and egg and mix. Add the chocolate powder, sugar, wheat flour and salt and mix well. Finally, add the baking powder and mix until combined. Reserve. Grease a pan with butter and place it over medium heat to heat. Using a ladle, take a little of the batter and pour it into the center of the pan until it forms a circle. Cook the pancake until bubbles begin to form and carefully turn it with a spatula to brown the other side. Repeat with the entire dough.
Tip: serve the pancakes with jam.
American pancake with yogurt
ingredients
- 200 ml of yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- Butter for greasing
Preparation method
In a blender, put the yogurt, eggs, wheat flour, sugar, butter, salt and beat until a uniform cream is formed. Add the Lemon peel and baking powder and beat again to incorporate. Next, grease a pan with butter and place over medium heat to heat.
Using a ladle, scoop out a little batter and pour it into the center of the pan to form a circle. Cook the pancake until bubbles begin to form and gently flip it with a spatula to brown the other side. Repeat with all the batter and then serve.
American oatmeal and banana pancakes
ingredients
- 1 cup of oat flakes
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 pinch of cinnamon powder
- Coconut oil for greasing
Preparation method
In a blender, blend the oats, bananaeggs, almond milk, vanilla essence and cinnamon until the mixture is smooth. Add the baking powder and beat to combine. Then, grease a pan with coconut oil and heat over medium heat. Using a ladle, pour a little batter into the pan and spread it out into a circle. Cook until bubbles form and turn to brown the other side. Repeat with all the batter and serve.
Source: Terra

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