PANCAKE DAY PANCAKES
PANCAKE DAY PANCAKES
PANCAKE DAY PANCAKES

Ingredients
  • 120g/4oz plain flour
  • pinch salt
  • 2 free-range eggs
  • 210ml/7fl oz milk
  • 90ml/3fl oz water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • butter
  • for frying
  • caster sugar
  • lemon juice
  • lemon wedges
Directions
  • Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the centre and crack in the eggs.
  • In a separate bowl mix together the milk and the water.
  • Beat the eggs into the flour with a wooden spoon and gradually beat in the milk and water mixture to get a smooth liquid the consistency of single cream.
  • Stir in the oil and allow to stand for 30 minutes before using.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan until very hot
  • then add a small knob of butter. Ladle in a ladleful of the batter
  • quickly turning the pan to coat the base evenly with the batter. Cook for 30 seconds to one minute
  • until the base is lightly browned.
  • Using a palette knife
  • gently flip the pancake over and cook on the other side for a few seconds
  • until lightly browned. Slide the pancake onto a plate
  • cover with greaseproof paper and keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
  • To serve
  • sprinkle the pancakes with caster sugar and lemon juice
  • then fold twice to form triangles. Serve the lemon wedges alongside.