So many recipes and opinions! Thick or thin? Leavened or unleavened? Plain or augmented with superfoods? I've made them all! But here is a simple recipe for a moderately fluffy Sunday morning treat.
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda (not baking powder)
2 tsp cream of tartar
pinch of salt
1 egg beaten
2 cups milk
50g butter
You can use self-raising flour and omit the soda and cream of tartar.
Mix the first four dry ingredients in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and pour in the beaten egg and milk. Mix, preferably with a whisk, until you have an homogenous batter.
Melt the butter in a skillet/frypan. I like to brown it a little for the extra nuttiness in the flavour. Stir the melted butter into the batter.
Allow the batter to stand for at least 15 minutes before you cook the pancakes.
Heat the frypan on a medium-high heat - make sure the pan is very hot before you add any batter. Pour about 3/4 cup of batter into the middle of the pan and tilt the pan to spread the batter around the base. Once you see about half the surface covered in bubbles, it is time to flip the pancake.
Each side should take about 1-2 minutes. If it takes longer, then turn up the heat. If the bottom is burnt before the bubbles have formed, try reducing the heat.
Pile up the pancakes on a plate - put them in a low oven if you want to keep them warm. Try getting two or more frypans on the go if you think you are quick :)
Serve with butter, maple syrup, lemon wedges, jam, whatever... Have fun.
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