Pancakes, or Crepes, are a simple and versatile treat for any occasion, served with icecream and dessert sauce, they make a delicious, yet economical, dessert or with a meat and veg or creamy fish filling they can be a satisfying main meal or light starter. Of course, for a wonderful, start to the day, pancakes drowning in maple syrup are just perfect too. Kids adore pancakes and the Cinnamon Apple pancake recipe here is a simple treat that can be a fun addition to any kids party or festive occasion such as Christmas or Thanksgiving.
Pancakes (makes 8 pancakes)
- 4oz (125g) flour
- ¼ level tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ½ pint (300ml) milk
- Butter or margarine for frying
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Sieve
- Wooden spoon
- Frying pan, heavy based if possible
- Palette knife
Method
- Sieve flour and salt together into large mixing bowl
- Add egg to mixture and beat well with wooden spoon
- Add milk to mixture a little at a time, beating well until the liquid is fully incorporated and as much air as possible in the mix, should be bubbly
- Melt the butter or margarine in frying pan, until very hot (should be spitting)
- Shake the frying pan to ensure melted butter covers base and sides of pan, then pour off any excess fat
- Pour small amount of pancake batter mix into frying pan but shake pan at same time to ensure even coverage across the base of pan
- Cook until pancake begins to curl up at edges and it can be seen to be golden brown colour on the bottom
- Using a palette knife flip the pancake over to cook the other side - (NOTE: traditionally pancakes are tossed by throwing them into the air with a quick jerking movement of the pan but this method can be a little hit or miss!)
- Once the pancake is golden brown on both sides, turn it out onto a warmed serving plate
- Melt a little more butter/margarine in frying pan for the next pancake
- Repeat all steps above until the batter mix is fully used
Serving Suggestions for Pancakes
Traditional accompaniment for Shrove Tuesday pancakes – Eat hot, drizzled with lemon juice and sprinkled with caster sugar
Delicious dessert - Ice cream and dessert syrup, maple syrup is great
Or for a perfect pancake party food, why not try out the recipe here for Cinammon Apple Pancakes?
Recipe for Cinnamon Apple Pancakes, Ideal for a Light Breakfast or Dessert at Xmas or Thanksgiving
- 4oz (125g) fresh breadcrumbs
- 3oz (75g) butter/margarine
- Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
- 1½lb (700g) cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 2oz (50g) caster sugar
- 1 level tsp ground cinnamon
- Sifted Icing sugar to dust
Method
- Fry the breadcrumbs in 2oz (50g) butter or margarine until golden, stirring continuously
- Place the remaining butter/marg, lemon rind and juice, apples, sugar and cinnamon into a saucepan. Cover pan and cook until pureed.
- Add breadcrumbs to the puree
- Spoon the mixture into the pancakes and roll each pancake into a separate parcel. Place pancakes in ovenproof dish and cover with foil
- Cook in oven at 350°F (180°C) for 25 minutes
- Serve lightly dusted with sifted icing sugar
Dawn Denmar - Studying for a BA in Journalism and History, Dawn's innate curiosity about life has led to articles covering a range of topics and ...
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