Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Self-Raising Flour
Fluffy breakfast pancakes studded with milk chocolate chips. Whisk eggs and milk into self-raising flour and baking powder, fold in chocolate chips, then pan-fry until golden and puffed. Serve stacked with whipped cream or ice cream for an indulgent morning treat.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups self-rising flour, sievedplain flour + 1.5tsp baking powder per 100g flour1:1pantry_staple
replaces self-raising blend
- 1 tsp baking powder, sieved
- ¼ tsp salt, sieved
- 3 tbsp superfine sugar, stirred
- 2 medium eggs, whisked
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk, whisked
- ⅝ cups milk chocolate chips, folded
- butter, for frying
- whipped cream or ice cream, to serve(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Sieve flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl
- 2
Add superfine sugar and stir until well combined
- 3
Whisk eggs and milk together in a jug
- 4
Make a well in the centre of dry ingredients and pour in wet ingredients
- 5
Use a whisk to combine everything and create a smooth batter
- 6
Fold through most of the chocolate chips
- 7
Heat a small knob of butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, swirling to coat
- 8
Add batter to the pan and cook until bubbles begin to rise to the surface
- 9
Flip the pancake over and cook for the same amount of time until golden brown and puffed up
- 10
Repeat with remaining batter, keeping pancakes warm in a low oven
- 11
Stack pancakes on plates and top with leftover chocolate chips and a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream
Tips
Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while cooking the rest
Swirl butter around the pan to ensure even coating before adding batter
Wait for bubbles to rise before flipping for the best texture
Good to Know
Leftover pancakes can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a toaster or skillet
Batter can be made up to 1 hour ahead, though pancakes are best cooked fresh
Stack warm pancakes and serve immediately with whipped cream or ice cream while still fluffy
Common Mistakes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough pancakes
Do not flip before bubbles form to avoid undercooking the first side
Do not skip the swirling of butter to avoid uneven cooking
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
replaces self-raising blend