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Pancakes are one of the most popular dishes around the world. They are easy to prepare, flexible in ingredients and toppings and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dessert.

Why are pancakes so great?

Pancakes are popular for their simplicity and versatility. They can be made in minutes with basic ingredients that almost everyone always has at home. In addition, they can be adapted to your taste and dietary needs. They are ideal for creativity in the kitchen as they can be prepared in countless ways - sweet or savoury, thin or thick, filled or plain.

Classic ingredients for pancakes

The basic ingredients for making classic pancakes are:

• Flour: White wheat flour is most commonly used, but other types such as buckwheat, rice or almond flour can also be used.
• Milk: It can be cow''s milk, almond milk, soya milk or any other vegetable milk.
• Eggs: They help to bind the ingredients together and give the pancakes structure.
• Salt: Added to balance the flavour.
• Sugar: Used mainly in sweet pancakes, it is essential for caramelising the pancakes.
• Oil or butter: For baking and for extra softness.

Different types of pancakes

• Classic pancakes: Thin and soft, most often made with wheat flour. They can be filled with sweet or savoury fillings.
• French Crêpes: Similar to classic crêpes, but usually thinner and wider. They can be served with lemon juice and sugar, chocolate spread, jam or various savoury fillings.
• American pancakes: Thicker and fluffier than the classic pancakes. They are often served with syrup, butter, fresh fruit or whipped cream. The secret of their fluffy texture is the use of baking powder.
• Fluffy Japanese Pancakes (Soufflé Pancakes): They are extremely thick and light, almost like soufflés. The preparation involves whipping egg whites into snow, which is then folded into the batter.
• Gratinated pancakes: These are filled pancakes that are covered with béchamel sauce and sprinkled with cheese, then gratinated in the oven until golden brown and crispy.

BAM recommends
American pancakes with chocolate topping

INGREDIENTS
To make the pancakes:

• 125 g flour
• 25 g sugar
• 10 g baking powder
• 2 g baking soda
• 1 g salt
• 1 egg

• 240 ml of milk

• 2 tablespoons BAM coconut oil spray
• 1 teaspoon BAM vanilla paste

• 120 ml whipping cream
• 100 g BAM dark chocolate without added sugar
• 15 g butter

To make the pancakes:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk the egg, add the milk, BAM coconut oil spray and BAM vanilla paste.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. The dough should remain slightly lumpy.
4. Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
5. Pour some batter (about 60 ml per pancake) onto the griddle and cook until bubbles start to form on the surface, then flip and cook for 1-2 minutes more until the pancake is golden brown.
6. Transfer the pancakes to a plate and cover them with foil to keep them warm while you prepare the rest.

To make the chocolate topping:

1. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until almost boiling, then remove from the heat.
2. Add the BAM dark chocolate with no added sugar and let stand for 1-2 minutes to melt the chocolate.
3. Stir until the chocolate mixture is smooth and uniform.
4. Add the butter and stir to form a glossy topping.

Place the pancakes on a plate and pour the warm chocolate topping over them.

Best toppings for pancakes

Pancakes are a great base for a variety of toppings that can add even more flavour. Here are some of the best:

• Chocolate spreads: BAM cocoa, pistachio or hazelnut spreads are exceptionally popular among sweet tooths.
• Fruit spreads: Jams and marmalades without added sugar, such as strawberry, apricot, raspberry or plum jam.
• Fresh fruit: Strawberries, bananas, blueberries, raspberries and other seasonal fruit.
• Powdered sugar: A simple and classic choice for all types of pancakes.
• Honey: A natural sweetener that goes perfectly with pancakes.
• Natural sugar-free sweeteners: BAM natural table sweetener based on steviol glycosides and erythritol is a great way to sweeten without extra calories.
• Nuts: Chopped or ground nuts add a nice crunchy element.

Pancakes are a truly versatile dish that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. With different ingredients and preparation techniques, endless variations can be created to please everyone. From the classic thin pancake to the fluffy Japanese version, each type of pancake has its own unique charm. Whether served with simple toppings like icing sugar and honey, or filled with cottage cheese and gratinated in the oven, pancakes are always a good choice.

Finally, a quick tip: try different recipes and toppings until you find your perfect combination. Have a good run!