The perfect recipe for Gluten free American pancakes. They are so fluffy you would never know that the pancakes are gluten free. I love them plain or topped with cream fresh seasonal fruit. Drizzle over your favorite syrup or sauce.
I have made these multiple times until I found the perfect balance between flavor, sweetness, and fluffiness. They are so good and are just like fluffy American style pancakes. If you give them a try you won't be disappointed and I have yet to find a shop-bought gluten free pancake that tastes as good as them.
Gluten free Breakfast
Who doesn't love pancakes for breakfast? We always have pancakes on those special days such as birthdays and Christmas morning. You can make them in advance and heat up under the grill or in the toaster for that warm pancake in the morning drizzled with your favorite sauces and toppings. You might also like my Gluten free cinnamon apple overnight oats or Gluten free chocolate pop tarts for a fun breakfast idea.
Ingredients
Equipment
Ingredients
- Self Raising Flour Gluten Free -Many gluten free self-raising flour will work well in this recipe. I used Doves free from as this is my preferred brand.
- Milk - I used whole milk in this recipe but you can use your preferred milk or to make dairy free pancakes use your preferred dairy free milk.
- Eggs - Use large eggs at room temperature.
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder - Acts as a leavening and rising agent by reacting to heat. Making the american pancakes light and fluffy.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Recipe steps
- In a large bowl mix all dry ingredients together and set aside.
- In a smaller bowl mix milk and eggs together
- Combine wet mixture and dry mixture together in the large bowl and stir until combined.
- Leave the mixture to sit for up to 30 minutes. This will result in fluffier pancakes.
- brush your non-stick pan with a little oil or butter and set to medium heat.
- pour in the desired amount of pancake mix and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. (I use a small ladle to measure out my pancake mixture)
- You will know when the pancakes are ready to be turned as they will form small bubbles on top.
Recipe FAQs
For the Gluten free American pancake recipe, I didn't use any Xanthian gum as there was already some included in my flour mix but you could easily add in a little if preferred.
To make pancakes gluten free, This recipe will work well with any gluten free self raising flour. I used Doves freee from when making these Gluten free pancakes and they turned out perfect.
The American pancakes can be stored in an airtight container for you to enjoy for up to 5 days. They can be eaten straight from the container or warm up in the toaster or under the grill.
The gluten-free pancakes can be frozen in a freezer-safe container/bag for up to 3 months. Then add toppings once defrosted.
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📖 Recipe
Gluten Free American Pancakes
Nutritional information is meant as a guideline and all information is approximate.
Equipment
- non stick frying pan
Ingredients
- 300 grams Gluten free Self Raising Flour To make self raising flour at home by mixing 2 teaspoons of baking powder with every 125 grams of Gluten free All purpose flour (Plain flour in the UK).
- 350 ML Milk Use dairy free if required
- 3 Eggs
- 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Some brands of baking powder may have ingredients that contain gluten. Always be sure to check the label.
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix all dry Ingredients together and set aside.
- In a smaller bowl mix milk and eggs together
- Combine wet mixture and dry mixture together in the large bowl and stir until combined.
- Leave the mixture to rest for at least 15-30 minutes this will result in fluffier pancakes
- brush your non stick pan with a little oil or butter and set to a medium heat.
- pour in desired amount of pancake mix and cook for 2-3 minutes each side. (I use a small ladle to measure out my pancake mixture)
- You will know when the pancakes are ready to be turned as they will form small bubbles on top.
- Plate up and enjoy with your favourite topping.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Nutritional information is meant as a guideline and is always an approximate calculation. Recipes may include information of various products used. It is your responsibility to check that ingredients you use when making a recipe are gluten free.
I hope you enjoyed this gluten free American pancakes recipe.
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This post is featured by Twinkl in their ‘Pancake Day 2022’ blog
Pip Hadley
Honestly the best GF American Pancakes I have made yet - and I have been trying recipes for 20 years or so... awesome thank you so much for sharing 😊
Amanda
Thank you so much for your review Pip. I am so happy you enjoyed them!
Kat
I made these pancakes this morning and they turned out lovely and fluffy. This will be my go to gluten free pancake recipe.