The Best Pikelet Recipe + 5 Variations (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between pancakes and pikelets? ›

While pancakes and pikelets are pan-fried batter-based treats, they have some differences. Pikelets and pancakes differ in ingredients—pancakes use eggs and fat, while pikelets are simpler with self-raising flour and milk. Texture-wise, pancakes are fluffier, larger, and round, while pikelets are smaller and thinner.

The term pikelet is used in Australian and New Zealand cuisine for a smaller version of what in Scotland and North America would be called a pancake and, in England, a Scotch pancake, girdle or griddle cake, or drop scone.

Let's face it, pikelets will never last for that long before being eaten, but if you were to plan ahead, they will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. They will become a bit dry so it's best to warm them through before eating. Pikelets can also be frozen.

The pikelet is believed to be of Welsh origin where it was known as 'bara pyglyd', later anglicised as pikelet. It is often called the 'poor man's crumpet' as it was made by those who could not afford rings to make crumpets and so would drop the batter freely into the pan.

Making pancake and waffle batter ahead of time is a huge no-no and will lead to flat, dense results every time. Even letting your batter hang out for just a few minutes after you've mixed it before you start ladling it onto the griddle will lead to less fluffy results.

A rubbery pancake can be caused by over-mixing the batter, using too much flour, or cooking it at too high of a temperature. Here are a few tips to make a pancake less rubbery: Don't overmix the batter: Over-mixing the batter can develop the gluten in the flour, which can lead to a rubbery texture.

In the UK, the word pancakes refers to the same thing, but the word flapjacks refers to something entirely different: a baked good made from oats, resembling what elsewhere may be called a granola bar or oat bar. The word flapjack is traced back to the late 1500s.

Pikelets, as a rule, are similar to crumpets in that they are made from an unsweetened batter of water or milk, flour, and yeast, but pikelets are a “thinner, more pancake-like griddle bread”, according to Wikipedia.

pike·​let. ˈpīklə̇t. plural -s. : a small round thick pancake baked on a griddle and traditionally served on Christmas day in Great Britain : crumpet. pikelet.

Pikelets (Australian Pancakes)

Can you eat a pancake that was left out overnight? ›

Yes. Pancakes have the same ingredients as biscuits, muffins and cake, so they won't "go off" if unrefrigerated. If you left them uncovered they'll be kind of dry, though. We throw our leftover pancakes in a plastic tub in the fridge and either toast or microwave them for breakfast or snack time.

Why are my pancakes flat and not fluffy? A flat pancake is usually the result of the batter being too wet. This is because there isn't enough strength from the flour to trap the bubbles produced by the baking soda.

We often get asked what the difference is between a pikelet and a crumpet, so here is a quick explanation. Essentially, the main difference is that a pikelet is not cooked in a ring like a crumpet, giving them a thinner and more freeform in shape.

In the West, blini traditionally refers to small savory pancakes made with leavened batter. In modern Russian, the term most often refers to pan-sized leavened thin pancakes, although smaller leavened pancakes are also called blini.

In the UK, the word pancakes refers to the same thing, but the word flapjacks refers to something entirely different: a baked good made from oats, resembling what elsewhere may be called a granola bar or oat bar. The word flapjack is traced back to the late 1500s.

Pikelets may be mini-sized but their sweet taste and fluffy texture makes them a hands-down winner over pancakes any day! Ready in just 15 minutes, these bite-sized treats are perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes or an afternoon tea treat. Serve with jam and whipped cream for the ultimate Australian taste!

What is a Hotcake? It's a pancake. Our crew Googled it and the definition of a hotcake is in fact “a pancake.” There is, however, a subtle difference on how you prepare a hotcake versus a pancake. Generally, pancakes are wide and have a fluffy texture, whereas the hotcakes tend to be thicker and denser.

Not only are "flapjacks" their own thing in the UK, British cuisine also has a different understanding of what makes a pancake. Though they'll call it a "pancake," the British version is unleavened and closer to what we Yanks might call a crepe than the fluffy, pillowy food we tend to think of.