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Norwegian Pancakes (Pannekaker)

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Ingredients

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Norwegian Pancakes (Pannekaker)

1 cup all-purpose floursifted

¼ tsp table salt

2 teaspoons sugar

2 eggsroom temperature

1 ½ cups whole milk

2 tablespoons unsalted buttermelted + more for cooking

1 tsp vanilla extract(optional)

Berriesfor serving

lemon slicesfor serving

butterfor serving

powdered sugarfor serving

Instructions

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the eggs, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk just until the mixture is combined. Let the batter sit for 15-30 minutes.

Melt a small pat of butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat***. Pour in about 1/4 cup of batter, and swirl it until you have a thin, round pancake.

Cook the pancake until the bottom is golden brown and the top is set and has a few bubbles, about 30-60 seconds. Flip and cook until the other side is set and golden brown, another 30-60 seconds.

Repeat with the remaining batter. You can place the pancakes on a sheet pan in a warm oven (the lowest setting) to keep them hot while you cook.

Serve the finished pancakes with your toppings of choice. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Rest Your Batter 💤
Let the batter sit for 30 minutes after mixing to allow the flour to fully hydrate and the gluten to relax, resulting in lighter, more delicate pannekaker with that signature lacy texture.
Butter Temperature Control 🧈
Use a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan preheated to medium heat and add a small amount of unsalted butter for each pancake—this creates the crispy, golden edges while keeping the interior soft and tender.
Thin Batter Technique 🥄
Use a ladle to pour batter and immediately tilt the pan in circular motions to spread it thin and evenly, similar to crepe-making, which ensures the distinctive thin, delicate texture Norwegian pancakes are known for.
Strategic Vanilla Placement 🌸
Add vanilla extract only to the wet ingredients before combining, and avoid overmixing once flour is added to prevent activating too much gluten and maintaining that feather-light, tender crumb.
Berry and Topping Timing ⏱️
Add fresh berries and toppings just before serving rather than during cooking—this preserves their texture and prevents the powdered sugar from dissolving, creating beautiful presentation and optimal flavor contrast.