Pancakes

I have to admit that I don't really have a recipe for pancakes because I tend to make it up as I go along.  However, I start with the same quantity of flour to milk.  My secret is to use a little baking powder to make them fluffy.

If you have some cream (sour or plain) that is reaching its use by date, you can use it in the recipe as a substitute for all or some of the milk.  Buttermilk is another alternative and you can make your own by adding a tsp of lemon juice to plain milk and setting it aside for a few minutes.

Other flavourings can be added as you please.  This recipe is enough for 2 - 3 people.

Basic Pancake ingredients:

• • 1 egg

  • 2 tab sugar

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 tab oil or soft butter

  • 1 cup SR flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • pinch of salt

  • extra butter for cooking

Method:

• 1. Place a frypan on medium heat

  2. place the egg and sugar in a bowl or large jug and whisk to combine

  3. whisk in the milk and oil (or butter)

  4. fold in the dry ingredients and stir until combined

  5. add a tab of butter to the hot pan

  6. pour about 1/3 cup of mixture into the pan and tilt to spread the mix evenly into a circle.

  7. cover and allow to cook until there are bubbles forming in the mixture and the bottom is browned.

  8. flip the pancake and continue cooking the underside

  9. remove to a plate covered with a paper towel

  10. continue cooking pancakes until all the mixture is used

  11. Serve with flavourings of your choice.

Suggested flavours:

• • maple syrup

  • sliced banana with a drizzle of honey

  • sliced strawberries with a little whipped cream

  • sprinkle of sugar with lemon juice

  • fruit sauce

  • heat 1/2 cup of jam with 2 tab rum and 1/4 cup of water to make an adult sauce

  • icecream toppings such as caramel, chocolate etc.

Alternatives:

Instead of adding fruit on top, try incorporating some into the mixture prior to cooking the pancakes.  A grated apple and a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnimon works well, or add some fresh or frozen berries if you have them.