How To Make Pancakes

The first pancake menu

Ingredients :

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 2 tbsp. butter

Directions

1. Sift together first four ingredients (to prevent lumps).
2. In a separate bowl, mix egg and milk, then add it to flour mix, stirring until just smooth. Then stir in butter. (If you want to mix it up, throw in blueberries, a tiny dice of apple, or bits of banana.)
3. Grease a griddle or nonstick pan with cooking spray or a little vegetable oil. Heat pan on medium for about ten minutes.
4. Pour batter to form pancakes of whatever size you like. Cook first side until bubbles form on top, about three minutes; then flip and cook other side until it, too, is brown, about two minutes.
5. Serve immediately with butter and syrup or hold briefly in warm oven.

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The Second pancake menu

Ingredients

• 200g/7oz plain flour
• 350-400ml/12-14fl oz milk, or ½ milk ½ water for a lighter pancake
• 2 large eggs, lightly whisked
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• pinch salt
• vegetable oil, for frying
• Recipe tips

Directions

1. Put the flour into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and pour in the milk and eggs. Give the liquid mixture a quick whisk before incorporating the flour. Continue to whisk until you have a smooth batter.
2. Now add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and whisk thoroughly.
3. Take a crêpe pan, or large frying pan, dip some kitchen roll in the oil and carefully wipe the inside of the pan. Heat the pan over a medium heat for a minute.
4. Add just under a ladleful of batter to the pan and immediately start swirling it round the pan to get a nice even layer.
5. Cook the pancake for approximately 30-40 seconds. Use a palette knife to lift the pancake carefully to look at the underside to check it is golden-brown before turning over. Cook the other side for approx 30-40 seconds and transfer to a serving plate.