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Pancakes

HB-3463 · Hand-built original · British

Pancakes — the dish itself.

Thin British pancakes made from a simple flour, milk and egg batter, cooked briefly on each side.

BritishDesserts40 minServes 4317 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: flour

Servings:4quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 5¼ oz plain flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly whisked
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted, plus extra for frying

Method

  1. Put the flour and salt in a large bowl, make a well in the centre and pour in the milk and eggs.
  2. Whisk until a smooth batter forms, then whisk in the melted butter and rest the batter for 15-30 minutes.
  3. Heat a crêpe pan or large frying pan over medium heat for 1 minute and wipe the inside lightly with buttered kitchen paper.
  4. Add just under a ladleful of batter and swirl to form a thin, even layer.
  5. Cook for 30-40 seconds, until the underside is golden brown, then turn over.
  6. Cook the second side for 30-40 seconds and serve at once.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 10 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

317kcalCalories
12.5gProtein
42gCarbs
10.5gFat
2gFibre
4gSugars

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