American Pancakes with Vanilla Sugar

3 servings

50 minutes

American pancakes with vanilla sugar are a symbol of morning serenity and a cozy breakfast. Their history begins in the USA, where pancakes became part of traditional cuisine due to their airy texture and ease of preparation. These tender and fragrant pancakes, infused with sweet vanilla aroma, have a soft, slightly porous structure that pairs perfectly with syrup, fruits, or butter. Each bite brings pleasure—a delicate balance of sweetness and softness that creates true gastronomic delight. They are served for breakfast or as dessert and also used as a base for creative culinary experiments. Vanilla sugar adds a refined sweetness to them, creating a sense of lightness and comfort, while the golden crust formed during frying makes them especially appetizing.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 521.4
• Proteins: 12.9g
• Fats: 18.2g
• Carbohydrates: 77.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Milk: 250 ml
• Wheat flour: 250 g
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 2 tbsp
• Sunflower oil: 2 tbsp
• Vanilla sugar: to taste
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. In a separate container, beat the egg, sugar and/or vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt with a mixer until frothy.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 2 tablespoons
   • Vanilla sugar:  to taste
   • Salt:  pinch

2. Add sifted flour with baking powder, milk, and sunflower oil, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 250 g
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Milk: 250 ml
   • Sunflower oil: 2 tablespoons

3. Add milk or flour to bring the dough to a thick consistency, but it should spread easily in the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 250 ml
   • Wheat flour: 250 g

4. Pour a small amount of batter into the center of the hot skillet with a ladle, do not spread the batter or lift the skillet.

5. When the pancake is covered with bubbles — flip it.

6. Stack on a plate and drizzle with toppings.