Lemon Pikelets

A recipe for Lemon Pikelets! These little pancakes from Australia and New Zealand come together easily with a light and fluffy texture.

Pikelets are a type of small pancake popular in Australia and New Zealand. They are only about 2-3 inches wide and come together in less than 30 minutes! The outside is lightly crisp and golden from frying in the butter, while the inside is almost spongy with a fluffy texture.

I first came across the idea for these Lemon Pikelets over on Cook Republic and they are a wonderful addition to breakfast or afternoon tea. The lemon zest adds such a light and refreshing flavor!

A Few Tips

Usually, Pikelets are made with self-rising flour for even less prep. Self-rising flour is not readily available here, so I made the batter with a combination of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. If you do have self-rising flour, simply use 2 cups (250 grams), omit the baking powder, and only add a small pinch of salt if needed.

Take care with the temperature of the skillet while frying the pikelets. They darken easily, but you also want to give the interior a chance to cook. Adjust the heat as needed between medium to medium low.

I used a small cookie scoop to easily transfer 1 tablespoon of the batter to the pan as evenly as possible.

Do not overcrowd the skillet. My 8 inch (20 centimeter) cast iron pan holds about 3 Pikelets at a time. They will spread a little as they cook.

While cooking and flipping the Pikelets, do not press down. This will cause the pancakes to lose their pillowy texture.

I served the Lemon Pikelets warm from the skillet with a dollop of whipped cream, strawberry jam, and a couple of lemon wedges.

Looking for more pancake recipes?

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• Silver Dollar Pancakes
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Lemon Pikelets Recipe

Adapted from Cook Republic

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Lemon Pikelets

A recipe for Lemon Pikelets! These little pancakes from Australia and New Zealand come together easily with a light and fluffy texture.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Australian

Keyword Australia, Australian, breakfast, lemon, New Zealand, pancake, pikelet

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Resting Time: 5 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 30 -40 Pikelets

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (25 grams) superfine sugar
• 1 tablespoon (12 grams) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Zest from 2 lemons
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Butter for greasing the pan

For serving:

• Whipped cream
• Strawberry jam
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest until combined.
• Whisk in the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth batter. Set aside at room temperature for 5 minutes.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, reduce heat to medium low and grease with a thin layer of butter.
• Add 1 tablespoon circles of batter to the hot pan, taking care not to overcrowd.
• Once the bottom of the Pikelet is golden and bubbles start forming on top, about 40 seconds-1 minute, flip to cook other side. Cook until golden, for about another minute. Remove to plate and repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed. Adjust heat between medium and low as needed.
• Serve the Pikelets immediately with whipped cream, strawberry jam, and lemon slices.