Pancake Basic Recipe – golden yellow, fluffy & simply delicious

Pancakes – or as they lovingly call them in Tyrol and South Tyrol: “Pflàttlen” – are among the most popular dishes ever.
Whether as a sweet breakfast, quick lunch, or hearty snack:
This recipe shows you step by step how to make your pancakes always succeed – fluffy, golden brown, and wonderfully aromatic.

⏱️ Data & Facts

Preparation time: approx. 10 minutes

Resting time: 10–15 minutes

Total time: approx. 25 minutes

Difficulty level: 🟢 easy

Effort: low

Servings: approx. 8 pieces

Calories: approx. 180 kcal per piece

🧂 Ingredients for 4 people (approx. 8 pancakes)

• 250 g wheat flour (Type 405) or spelt flour

• 500 ml milk or plant-based drink

• 3 eggs (size M)

• 1 pinch of salt

• 1 tsp sugar (only for sweet variant)

• 1 tbsp oil or melted butter

• Some fat for frying (e.g. clarified butter, oil)

For variations:

• Sweet: 1 tsp vanilla sugar, some lemon zest or cinnamon

• Savory: Fresh herbs, pepper, cheese, bacon cubes, or spinach

👨‍🍳 Preparation step by step

1. Prepare the batter:
   Place flour, salt (and sugar) in a bowl.
   Gradually stir in milk until a smooth, lump-free batter is formed.
   Add eggs and oil, mix well, and let rest for 10–15 minutes.

2. Fry the pancakes:
   Heat a pan over medium heat and add some fat.
   Pour in a ladle of batter, swirl the pan, and distribute evenly.
   After about 1–2 minutes, flip until both sides are golden brown.

3. Keep warm & serve:
   Stack finished pancakes on top of each other and keep warm in the oven at 80 °C until all are done.
   Fill, sprinkle, or roll up as desired.

🍯 Serving suggestions

Sweet:
With jam, Nutella, applesauce, cinnamon-sugar, fresh berries, or vanilla sauce.

Savory:
With Tyrolean bacon, spinach and cheese, smoked salmon and dill cream, or sautéed mushrooms.

Gourmet tip:
Transform pancakes into crepe rolls with cream cheese & herbs – perfect for brunch or buffet.

🌿 Pro tips

✅ For particularly fluffy pancakes, stir in 50 ml of sparkling water just before frying.
✅ You get crispy edges with clarified butter instead of oil.
✅ For even color, do not let the pan get too hot.
✅ Pancakes can be prepared the day before and frozen, then easily reheated.

🧠 Ingredient knowledge

IngredientFunctionTip

FlourBinds & gives structureSpelt flour adds a nutty flavor

EggsProvide volume & colorAlways at room temperature

MilkMakes the batter smoothAlternatively: oat, soy, or almond milk

FatFor flavor & golden edgesButter adds more taste

💡 Tip from the kitchen professional

When making sweet pancakes, add some lemon zest or vanilla sugar to the batter – it intensifies the aroma.
For savory variants, fresh chives or thyme go perfectly.