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Printed 03 November 2026
Desserts
Dinner
Holiday & Party
Kid-Friendly
Lunch
Quick & Easy
Sweet
Pannekoek (Pancakes)
Recipe by
Christo Lochenberg
Published 14 November 2025
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Ingredients
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- 250ml (1 cup) Cake flour
- 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) Salt
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Sugar
- 1 large egg
- 250ml (1 cup) Milk
- 125ml (1/2 cup) Water
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Melted butter or oil (plus extra for frying)
- For Serving:
- Cinnamon sugar (mixed ground cinnamon and castor sugar)
About This Recipe
Thin, crêpe-like pancakes, distinct from thicker American-style pancakes. A beloved treat, especially on cold or rainy days, usually served warm with cinnamon sugar or a savoury filling.
Preparation Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and water together.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until you have a smooth batter. Stir in the melted butter/oil. If time permits, let the batter rest for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan (about 20-24cm diameter) over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with a little butter or oil for the first pancake.
- Pour about 60-80ml (1/4 to 1/3 cup) of batter into the hot pan, tilting and swirling quickly to coat the bottom evenly with a thin layer.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges are golden and the surface begins to bubble. Flip with a spatula and cook for another 30-60 seconds on the other side until golden.
- Remove from the pan and immediately sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while still warm. Roll up or fold into quarters.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan lightly as needed. Serve warm.
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