Name: Authentic Swedish Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1.25 cups milk; 0.75 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Thin Pancakes Recipe

This simple recipe yields deliciously thin pancakes, perfect for a light breakfast or brunch. With just a few ingredients, you'll be able to whip up a batch in no time!

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 cups milk
cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, or as needed for greasing

Directions

Gather all the ingredients before you start. This will make the process smooth and quick.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs using an electric mixer until thick and lemon-colored, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
Slowly stir in the milk to the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
Sift together the flour, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl. Add this dry mixture to the egg and milk mixture. Stir until the batter becomes smooth and well-combined.
Next, heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat and grease it lightly with butter. Make sure the pan is hot but not smoking.
Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of batter onto the hot griddle. Spread each spoonful gently to form a thin layer of pancake batter.
Cook the pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip them carefully and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on the other side until its also lightly browned.
Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the griddle with more butter as needed.

Recipe Tip

For best results, use real butter to grease the griddle, not margarine, for a richer flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 66
Total Fat: 3g (3% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat: 1g (6% Daily Value)
Cholesterol: 47mg (16% Daily Value)
Sodium: 122mg (5% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate: 8g (3% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber: 0g (1% Daily Value)
Total Sugars: 2g
Protein: 3g (6% Daily Value)
Calcium: 35mg (3% Daily Value)
Iron: 1mg (3% Daily Value)
Potassium: 59mg (1% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Authentic Swedish Pancakes Recipe

Comments

Samuel Nelson

10/07/2025 06:43:15 AM

This recipe closely resembles the one passed down from my Mormor to my mom, and I've been making these pancakes for over 50 years now! It requires one less egg, a bit more flour, and half the sugar compared to the original, but the essence remains the same. Initially, I tried making them with just one tablespoon of batter on my cast iron griddle, but I found that using two tablespoons worked better. While I typically use a light brush of Crisco on the griddle, I adapted to not using butter after some initial adjustment. My granddaughters found these pancakes to be a bit more "cushiony" but still delicious (they passed the ultimate taste test!). Traditionally, Swedish pancakes are served with powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or lingonberry jam, but our favorite is to fill them with a mix of jam and sour cream, topped with a touch of syrup. I'm sure my four Swedish grandparents would be proud to see their tradition living on! Many thanks to Amber for sharing her recipe.

Nancy Roberts

10/07/2025 05:33:21 PM

Absolutely scrumptious and simple to prepare! I served the pancakes with a delightful lemon syrup. Simply combine fresh lemon juice and sugar in a saucepan over low heat and lightly drizzle it over for a zesty touch!

Sharon Miller

10/08/2025 08:06:45 PM

Served with cranberry butter rolled inside and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Simply mix one stick of softened butter with one can of whole berry cranberry sauce.

Donald Gomez

10/08/2025 03:34:28 AM

Here is the rewritten review: "It came out delicious! My nieces, aged 12, 9, and 7, have different tastes, so we filled one with BlackBerry jelly, one with Nutella, and one with marshmallow cream. We rolled them up like crepes and brought them to school for snacks. This is a fantastic and simple recipe for young cooks to prepare and share with friends."

Ashley Perez

10/09/2025 01:28:14 PM

I absolutely love this recipe! It reminds me of my grandma's delicious pancakes. So tasty and nostalgic! Thank you! 🥞👌

Ruth Hall

10/08/2025 08:25:47 PM

This product is a vital part of my household. It is adored at all times, whether it's for breakfast or dinner!

Gregory Miller

10/09/2025 06:30:51 AM

I was searching for a recipe that resembled the one my mom used to make, and I must say, this one was quite impressive! I blended all the ingredients together and the outcome was perfect. However, I did combine the flour and sugar in a bowl before adding them in. The recipe yielded several delicious Swedish pancakes, which I filled with fresh strawberries. The result was absolutely delightful! I will definitely be making this again in the future!