How to make the perfect pancakes and the common mistakes to avoid

Thin, delicious pancakes that can be folded, fanned and doused with lemon and sugar
How to make the perfect pancakes and the common mistakes to avoid

Pancake Tuesday means one thing: pancakes for dinner.

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 - 08:34
Ciara McDonnell

Do not over mix the batter

Pancake batter should be whisked lightly or folded. A few small lumps are totally fine - this is preferable to a batter that has been beaten to a sloppy end. 

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