Basic Pancake recipe



Basic Pancake recipe

To make approx 8 pancakes

To serve 4 people.


100g (4oz) plain flour

1 medium egg

250ml (1/2pt) milk

pinch of salt

butter & oil for frying


Method

* Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl

* Make a well in the centre break the egg into the well and add half the milk

* Using a whisk or wooden spoon mix to form a smooth thick batter.

* Slowly blend in the remainder of the milk givingf a smooth pouring batter.

* Heat a small knob of butter and a teasp of oil in a pancake pan

* Add two tablespoons of pancake mixture and swirl around quickly to coat the base of the pan.

* Cook for a few minutes until bubbles appear and the pancake turn golden brown.

* Turn with a palette knife or toss to turn.

* Stack the pancakes up to keep them hot before serving.


Pancake variation

Prepare the basic pancake batter and try adding on of the following flavours.


For savory pancakes -

* Whisk in 1 tablsp of tomato puree and 2 - 3 tabsp of freshly chopped basil.

* Add 50g (2oz) freshly grated parmesan cheese.

* Whisk in 50g (2oz) cheddar cheese and 2 tabsp parsley

For sweet pancakes -

* Add 25g (1oz) cocoa powder to make chocolate pancakes

* Grated rind and juice of an orange or lemon for citrus pancakes.