Pancake Recipes
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Pancakes are an almost universal food known across the world although the core recipe tends to vary in places, mainly the flour and liquid.
In Europe it's commonplace to use white wheatflour, whereas in Britain especially, eggs and milk are staple to the recipe. France even uses fruit juice, while the Chinese prefer wheat and water, and the mexicans make their tortillas with maize and water.
Remember that pancakes freeze well, so it's a good idea to make twice the quantity when baking a batch and to store extras in the freezer. Layer the pancakes with greaseproof paper and wrap well.
basic recipe
8 oz (225 g) plain white flour
10 fl oz (300 ml) liquid (water, milk or flavoured liquid)
1 - 2 eggs
1 teaspoon oil
1 pinch of salt
lard or oil for frying
method
1. Combine the flour and salt, stir in the egg and mix.
2. Beat in the liquid until the consistency is like single cream. Add the oil, stir, and leave to rest for up to 30 minutes.
3. Heat a heavy pan and oil it lightly. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan and swirl around.
4. When bubbles appear, after 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, flip or turn the pancake and cook for 1 minute more.
5. A squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkling of sugar make a delicious anytime meal.
