Difference Between Pancakes and Pikelets

What are Pancakes?

Pancakes are a type of flat cake made from a batter of flour, eggs, milk, and butter. They are usually cooked on a griddle or a skillet and are served with a variety of toppings. Pancakes are a popular breakfast food all over the world, particularly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The most popular toppings for pancakes are butter, syrup, and jam. Pancakes can also be served with fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, and whipped cream. Pancakes are usually thin and light, and they are usually fluffy and soft.

What are Pikelets?

Pikelets are a type of small, flat cake, similar to a pancake but made without butter. They are usually made with self-raising flour, milk, sugar, eggs, and a pinch of salt. They are usually cooked on a griddle or a skillet and are served with a variety of toppings. Pikelets are popular in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, where they are often served as a snack or a dessert. The most popular toppings for pikelets are jam, butter, honey, and cream. Pikelets are usually thicker than pancakes, and they are usually dense and chewy.

Ingredients

Pancakes

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pikelets

1 cup self-raising flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
Pinch of salt
1 cup milk
1 egg

Instructions

Pancakes

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Heat a greased skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Ladle about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet and cook until the edges of the pancake are dry and the bottom is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Pikelets

In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Heat a greased skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Ladle about 2 tablespoons of the batter onto the skillet and cook until the edges of the pikelet are dry and the bottom is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip the pikelet and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining batter.