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Ingredients

• 225 g Self-raising flour
• 40 g caster sugar
• 1 pinch Salt
• 2 large eggs
• 280 ml Milk
• 1 tbsp sunflower oil or butter, for the pan
• butter and jam, golden syrup or berries, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Mix the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl and make a well in the middle. Add the eggs and half the milk and whisk to a smooth, thick batter.
2. Whisk in the rest of the milk; the batter should be thick enough to hold its shape when dropped from a spoon.
3. Heat a heavy frying pan or griddle over medium heat and wipe it with a little oil. Drop in tablespoons of batter, leaving space between them.
4. Cook for 1–2 min until bubbles rise and pop on the surface and the underside is golden, then flip and cook for 1 minute more until risen and cooked through.
5. Wrap in a clean tea towel to keep soft while you cook the rest. Serve warm with butter and jam.

Tips

• Do not over-whisk once the milk is in, or the pancakes will be tough.
• Add a handful of blueberries or a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for a twist.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

BBC Good Food BBC Food Olive Magazine