Best 7 Recipes For Thin Pancakes Recipes

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Thin pancakes, also known as crêpes, are a versatile and delicious treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you prefer them sweet or savory, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. This collection features a variety of thin pancake recipes, from classic French crêpes to American-style pancakes to gluten-free and vegan options. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating perfect thin pancakes every time. From simple plain pancakes to creative and flavorful fillings, you'll find a recipe here to satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, heat up your pan, and let's get started on a delightful thin pancake journey!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NORWEGIAN THIN PANCAKES



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Make and share this Norwegian Thin Pancakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 8 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 eggs
1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups white flour

Steps:

  • Beat together the eggs and sugar.
  • Add the milk and salt, and then the flour, mixing until smooth.
  • Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.
  • Butter a very hot skillet lightly.
  • Laddle 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter into the skillet, and tilt it around so the batter spreads out to make a 7 inch diameter pancake.
  • The batter will firm up quickly.
  • When the first side is brown, turn and brown the other side.

THIN PANCAKES



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Learn how to make the perfect thin pancakes. Easy to do tips and tricks to get delicious and lacy pancakes. Bring a sense of nostalgia to your breakfast table with this quick and simple recipe to make thin pancakes from scratch.

Provided by The Worktop

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Pancakes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon sugar ((optional))
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon light oil ((you can also use butter for a richer pancake))
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (- for cooking the pancakes, use more or less as needed)
powdered sugar (- for serving)
lemon wedges (- for serving)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, sift in the flour, salt, and sugar (if using). Make a well in it and crack in two eggs. Add in about 1/4 cup of milk. Whisk the eggs together, slowly incorporating in the flour.
  • As the batter starts to thicken, slowly continue to whisk in the rest of the milk. The batter should go from lumpy to smooth. Whisk in the oil. You can also use an electric mixer on low speed to bring everything together.
  • Preheat a 10 or 12-inch non-stick skillet or crepe pan on medium-high heat. Make sure the skillet is nice and hot before you start making the pancakes.
  • Melt a bit of butter on the pan and swirl it around so it evenly coats the pan. Alternatively, melt the butter in a small bowl and brush it on using a silicone basting brush (see post for why I prefer to use a brush).
  • Pour on the pancake batter and quickly swirl the pan around so the pancake batter spreads into a thin layer. I use a crepe spreader to get the perfect round and thin pancake (see post for why this is a handy tool).
  • Cook for about 30 - 45 seconds, until the top of the pancake is no longer liquid. Gently shake pan to loosen the pancake. Carefully flip the pancake over and cook for an addition 30 - 45 seconds.
  • Slide the pancake onto a plate, and serve warm. Top with a squeeze of lemon and a generous shake of powder sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THIN PANCAKES



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A great recipe for those who do not like sponges posing as pancakes. These pancakes come out a little thicker than crepes would be.

Provided by Darryn Glass

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 14-16 Pancakes, 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and add the eggs and milk.
  • Mix well.
  • Add baking powder, flour (and salt). Mix well.
  • Pour enough out to make a pancake about 3" across onto a hot, oiled griddle, but the amount you pour out really depends on how big you want the pancakes to be.

PERFECT PANCAKES RECIPE



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An easy pancake batter recipe with tips on how to make the best pancakes every time with sweet or savoury toppings

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper, Buffet, Snack, Brunch, Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

100g plain flour
2 eggs
300ml semi-skimmed milk
1 tbsp sunflower oil or vegetable, plus extra for frying
pinch salt

Steps:

  • Put 100g plain flour and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl.
  • Make a well in the centre and crack 2 eggs into the middle.
  • Pour in about 50ml from the 300ml of semi-skimmed milk and 1 tbsp sunflower oil then start whisking from the centre, gradually drawing the flour into the eggs, milk and oil. Once all the flour is incorporated, beat until you have a smooth, thick paste. Add a little more milk if it is too stiff to beat.
  • Add a good splash of milk and whisk to loosen the thick batter. While still whisking, pour in a steady stream of the remaining milk. Continue pouring and whisking until you have a batter that is the consistency of slightly thick single cream.
  • Heat the pan over a moderate heat, then wipe it with oiled kitchen paper.
  • Ladle some batter into the pan, tilting the pan to move the mixture around for a thin and even layer. Quickly pour any excess batter into the mixing bowl, return the pan to the heat.
  • Leave to cook, undisturbed, for about 30 secs. If the pan is the right temperature, the pancake should turn golden underneath after about 30 secs and will be ready to turn.
  • Hold the pan handle, ease a palette knife under the pancake, then quickly lift and flip it over. Make sure the pancake is lying flat against the base of the pan with no folds, then cook for another 30 secs before turning out onto a warm plate.
  • Continue with the rest of the batter, serving them as you cook or stack onto a plate. You can freeze the pancakes for 1 month, wrapped in cling film or make them up to a day ahead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

THIN EGG PANCAKES



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"When I was young, my grandmother made these crepe-like pancakes and spread them with fresh honey," recalls Helen Wiese from Michigan City, Indiana. "Now when my grandkids come to visit, they request 'Grandma's special pancakes'...and I'm happy to oblige."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add milk. Stir in flour and sugar just until blended. Add butter, salt and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into a hot greased 8-in. skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. Repeat; stack pancakes with waxed paper or paper towel in between.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 305mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

MANDARIN PANCAKES



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I love how efficient these pancakes are: once peeled part one becomes two (and they are paper thin). They are kind of like smoother, chewier flour tortillas, so you can eat them anywhere you'd use a tortilla (or flip that around and use tortillas anytime you don't feel like making these, just like my grandma did when she made Peking duck).

Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups (390 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup (120 grams) boiling water
1/2 cup (120 grams) cold water
About 2 tablespoons (25 grams) neutral oil or sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt and create a well in the middle. Add the boiling water, mix it in with a spatula, and then incorporate with your hands until you have a mealy shaggy mixture. Mix in the cold water and bring everything together into a dough. Turn it out onto a work surface and knead, adding additional flour if it gets too sticky to work with, until you have a smooth and slightly sticky dough, 7 to 10 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Form them into balls and keep them covered when you're not working with them. Use your palms to smash 2 balls of dough into equally sized discs about 2-to-3-inches-wide. Brush the top of one disc with a thin layer of oil and stack the other disc on top of it to create one thick disc. Using a rolling pin, roll the disc into a 7-to-8-inch-wide pancake, dusting your work surface and rolling pin with flour if needed to prevent sticking. Place it in the dry skillet and cook for about a minute on each side, until splotchy with brown marks. Transfer to a plate and cover with a towel. Repeat with the remaining dough, stacking the cooked pancakes on top of one another and keeping them covered so that they steam. When they're cool enough to handle, peel the two halves of each pancake apart so that you have two very thin pancakes (NIFTY, HUH?!) and enjoy immediately while they're still warm. Leftovers that have cooled completely can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat in the microwave covered by a damp paper towel.

THIN AND LACY PANCAKES



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There are no leavening ingredients in these pancakes, so they stay super thin and flat, like a crepe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield about 12 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for brushing
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Butter and maple syrup or jam, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla in a large bowl until combined. Add the flour, sugar and salt; whisk until the batter is smooth, with no lumps.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; lightly brush with butter. Add 1/4 cup batter; swirl the skillet to coat the bottom with a thin layer of the batter. Cook until set on top and lightly browned around the edge, about 1 1/2 minutes. Gently lift and flip the pancake with a rubber spatula; cook until just browned on the other side, about 15 more seconds. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter (do not brush the skillet with more butter). Fold into quarters and serve with butter and syrup or jam.

Tips:

  • Use the right pan: A non-stick pan is ideal for making thin pancakes. It will help prevent the pancakes from sticking and will make it easier to flip them.
  • Heat the pan properly: Before you start cooking, make sure the pan is heated to medium heat. If the pan is not hot enough, the pancakes will not cook evenly.
  • Use the right amount of batter: The amount of batter you use will determine the thickness of your pancakes. For thin pancakes, use about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake.
  • Spread the batter evenly: Pour the batter into the pan and then use a spoon or spatula to spread it out evenly. The batter should be spread out to a thin layer.
  • Cook the pancakes for a short amount of time: Thin pancakes cook quickly, so only cook them for a minute or two on each side. If you cook them for too long, they will become dry and crispy.
  • Flip the pancakes carefully: When it's time to flip the pancakes, use a spatula to gently loosen the edges of the pancake from the pan. Then, quickly flip the pancake over.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect thin pancakes every time. These pancakes are a delicious and versatile breakfast option that can be served with a variety of toppings. Enjoy!

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