This easy Pikelet Recipe (or mini pancakes) make a great breakfast or snack for the family. These Pikelets take just 10 minutes to prepare and are made using simple pantry ingredients. Both regular and Thermomix cooking methods can be found in the recipe card below.
These soft and fluffy Pikelets really are the ultimate way to start your day. They take no time at all to put together (important when you have hangry kids!) and a batch will go a long way.
What we love about this recipe:
- Quick to prepare – these pikelets can be ready in under 10 minutes regardless of whether making regularly or in a Thermomix.
- Budget friendly – you will find everything you need to make this recipe already in your pantry and fridge.
- Lunchbox Snack – top one of these pikelets with jam or butter for a great lunchbox snack.
- Freezer Friendly – freeze for up to two months.
Ingredients:
Please note you will find the full list of ingredients and regular and Thermomix cooking methods in the recipe card below.
- Self-raising flour
- Caster Sugar
- Milk – either skim or full cream milk can be used.
- Egg – I use 70 gram eggs for this recipe.
- Salt – just a pinch, or you can leave it out.
- Butter
How to Make Pikelets:
Step 1. Melt the butter and combine with rest of the ingredients.
Step 2. Scoop up the mixture and place into a pre-heated frying pan. Cook each pikelet for 1 -2 minutes (or until bubbles start to form on the surface) and then flip to cook on the other side.
What to Serve with Pikelets
The boys covered their Pikelets with a VERY thick layer of Raspberry Jam,, however we also enjoy the following toppings:
- Lemon and sugar
- Apricot Jam
- Nutella
- Maple Syrup
- Fresh Fruit
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use Plain Flour to make Pikelets?
Yes you can. You will need to add 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture
Do I need to use Buttermilk to make Fluffy Pikelets?
To be honest I rarely use Buttermilk to make this recipe and still find the pikelets to be soft and fluffy. However you can use Buttermilk in place of regular milk if you wish for an even softer result.
Can these Pikelets be frozen?
Yes you can freeze cooked pikelets – this makes them a great lunch box snack!
Tips:
- If you don’t have any self-raising flour, simply use plain flour and add 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
- Skim or full cream milk can be used.
- I melt the butter by placing in a microwave safe bowl and cooking for 30 second spurts until melted.
- The caster sugar can be omitted from this recipe.
- To store, place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge. Consume within 4 days.
- To freeze, place in a freezer safe container and store for up to three months.
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- Apple Pikelets | An Easy Kids Snack with no Added Sugar
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- Milo and Weet-Bix Balls
- Easy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
- Milo Balls
- Zucchini Slice
- Easy Apple Muffins
Pikelet Recipe
Equipment
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 1 & ¼ cup self raising flour 190 grams
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 200 ml milk 180 grams
- 60 grams butter melted
- 1 egg
- pinch salt
- butter extra to grease frying pan
Instructions
- Sift the self raising flour into a bowl and stir through the caster sugar and salt.
- In a jug, add the milk, egg and cooled melted butter and combine well with a small whisk.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the bowl with the flour and use a whisk to combine all of the ingredients.
- Place a non stick frying pan on the stove over a medium high heat and add a little butter.
- Place dessert spoon sized amounts of the mixture into the frying pan and cook for 1-2 minutes before carefully flipping over and cooking for a further minute.
- Transfer the cooked Pikelets to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Repeat (adding a little extra butter as needed) until you have used all of the mixture.
- Serve Pikets with your favourite topping or keep in the fridge/freezer until required.
Thermomix Instructions
- Put the butter into your Thermomix bowl and cook for 2 minutes, 60 degrees, speed 2 or until melted.
- Add the self raising flour, caster sugar, milk, egg and a sprinkle of salt and mix for 10 seconds on speed 5.
- Preheat your frying pan with a little bit of butter over a medium high heat and add tablespoon amounts of the mixture.
- When bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pikelets, carefully flip them over and cook for a further 30 seconds on the other side before transferring to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Continue until you have used all of the pikelet mixture.
Notes
- If you don’t have any self-raising flour, simply use plain flour and add 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
- Skim or full cream milk can be used.
- I melt the butter by placing in a microwave safe bowl and cooking for 30 second spurts until melted.
- The caster sugar can be omitted from this recipe.
- To store, place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge. Consume within 4 days.
- To freeze, place in a freezer safe container and store for up to three months.
Nutrition
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Evelyn See
Hi.. is it possible to pre-make pikelet batter & store in fridge for next day cooking? If yes, how long can the batter be stored in fridge? 2-3 days?
Ilone
Great recipe, thank you
Jane
Thankyou so so much for sharing this recipe , its bit different from my usual one, however I’m so keen to try yours as my pikelets never look as good as yours, so going to try this with my 12yr old keen to help.
Lauren Matheson
Good luck!
Lisa
One of the best pancake/pikelet recipes I’ve found and soooo super quick and easy!!! I’ve stocked up the freezer for school lunches – cheers!
Lauren Matheson
Thank you so much Lisa!
Brenda
The recipe for Easy Pinklets, mentions Apple pinklet batter in the Thermomix directions. But there is no Apple in the ingredient list.