diff --git a/american-pancakes.md b/american-pancakes.md
index 63aefbb..7feefcc 100644
--- a/american-pancakes.md
+++ b/american-pancakes.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Makes: 5 large / 10 mini
 - 135g plain flour
 - 1 tsp baking powder
 - ½ tsp salt
-- 2 tbsp caster sugar[^1]
+- 1 tbsp caster sugar[^1]
 - 140ml milk (cow, soy, almond, whatever)
 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
 - 60g melted butter (allowed to cool slightly) or vegetable oil, plus extra for cooking