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Traditional pancakes
Try this delicious recipe for a good old-fashioned pancake. Simple and quick to make, this basic recipe means you can top your pancakes with whatever you like.
- 5 minutes prep. time
- 2–3 minutes each cooking time
- Serves 6–8 pancakes
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Ingredients
- 125g plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 medium eggs
- 300ml milk
- 25g melted butter
- Oil for frying
Method
Step 1
Put the flour and salt in a large bowl, make a small well in the middle. Crack in the eggs, add a splash of the milk and the melted butter.
Step 2
Use a balloon whisk to start whisking from the centre, gradually working your way outwards to incorporate the flour.
Step 3
Once the flour is mixed in, continue to whisk while you gradually pour in the remaining milk. Continue whisking until you have a smooth batter the consistency of single cream.
Step 4
Place a teaspoon of oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat and swirl around so it is evenly coated.
Step 5
Use a ladle to drizzle in the batter, swirling the pan at the same time until the batter coats the bottom of the pan in a thin layer.
Step 6
Leave for around 30 seconds. The pancake should start to bubble on top and then, holding the pan firmly, carefully shake the pan to loosen the pancake.
Step 7
Slide a fish slice or a palette knife underneath the pancake and carefully turn the pancake over. It should be a rich golden brown on the bottom.
Step 8
Leave for another 30 seconds and carefully lift the pancake to look underneath, making sure it’s cooked, then tip out of the pan onto a plate.
Step 9
Repeat with the remaining batter mix. Cover with your favourite topping and serve hot.
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