Cheesy pancake stack | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

FAQs

Is there a book of Jamie's 1 recipes? ›

With more than 30 delicious dishes that won't blow the budget, our £1 Wonders recipe collection has something for everyone. Featuring Jamie's tried-and-tested recipes for quick roasts, satisfying stews and tasty pastas, these meals all come in at less than £1 a portion and are sure to become your new family favourites.

Example: If a pancake recipe calls for 1 cup of milk, substituting 1/2 cup of plain yogurt for half the milk will produce a thicker batter and a fluffier pancake. The acidity of the yogurt will also boost the chemical reaction of the baking powder, producing still more fluffiness.

Want to give your pancakes a little more pizzazz? It's easy! Simply take your favorite flavoring, which could be maple syrup, vanilla, or almond extract, and add a few drops to your pancake batter. Boom!

Heat a lightly oiled griddle or pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake; cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side.

Alongside chasing turkey twizzlers out of school dinners, Jamie is famous for his Italian and American inspired dishes, but it's his classic, rustic and simple steak sarnie (from his Meals in 30 Minutes book). This steak sarnie recipe remains one of Jamie Oliver's most famous dishes.

Personal life. In July 2000, Oliver married former model and writer Juliette Norton, usually known as "Jools".

Yes, adding milk to your pancake batter can make them softer and fluffier than if you use water. Milk contains fat and protein, which contribute to the texture and structure of the pancakes. The fat in the milk coats the flour particles, making the pancakes more tender and giving them a richer flavor.

Top tips for fluffy pancakes

Don't be tempted to add more than the recipe suggests, as too much baking powder will make pancakes taste soapy. Alternatively, you could use self-raising flour, which will add to the amount of raising agent in the recipe and potentially make your pancakes fluffier.

Over-Mixing the Batter

A slightly lumpy pancake batter is actually a good thing. Sure, our natural instinct when mixing a batter is to make sure everything is nice and smooth—but resist it. Over-mixing develops gluten in the batter, which means heavier, chewier pancakes, rather than light and fluffy hotcakes.

Overmixing pancake batter can cause your flapjacks to deflate, for two main reasons. The stirring or whisking motion may cause the batter's air bubbles to pop, and can also cause too much gluten to develop. Air and small amounts of gluten are both essential in developing the ideal pancake texture.

Why did Jamie's Italian close? ›

The collapse of Jamie's Italian came amid a downturn in the casual dining sector, with other companies including Gaucho, Byron and Gourmet Burger Kitchen having struggled. Jamie Oliver's Italian chain went through a painful restructuring in which it offloaded unprofitable sites, in an attempt to stay afloat.

Named Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Meals, the two-part series makes its debut at 8pm on Monday 15 April with a 60-minute episode.

In his brand-new Channel 4 series he shares delicious, family-friendly meals that are all £1 a portion or less, plus plenty of ingenious tips and tricks to help you get the most out of every food shop. Healthy, full of flavour and affordable, Jamie's £1 wonders couldn't be more timely.