less than 30 mins
less than 10 mins
This is the simple, straight-forward, everyday pancake recipe, great for sweet or savoury pancakes. Perfect for Pancake Day, and every other day of the year.
Each serving provides 317 kcal, 12.5g protein, 42g carbohydrates (of which 4g sugars), 10.5g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 2g fibre and 0.5g salt.
less than 30 mins
less than 10 mins
Ingredients
- 200g/7oz plain flour
- 350ml/12fl oz milk (or ½ milk ½ water for a lighter pancake)
- 2 large eggs, lightly whisked
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for frying
- pinch salt
Method
Put the flour into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and pour in the milk and eggs. Give the liquid mixture a quick whisk before incorporating the flour. Continue to whisk until you have a smooth batter.
Now add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and whisk thoroughly.
Take a crêpe pan, or large frying pan, dip some kitchen roll in the oil and carefully wipe the inside of the pan. Heat the pan over a medium heat for 1 minute.
Add just under a ladleful of batter to the pan and immediately start swirling it round the pan to get a nice even layer.
Cook the pancake for 30–40 seconds. Use a palette knife to lift the pancake carefully to look at the underside to check it is golden-brown before turning over. Cook the other side for approx 30– 40 seconds and transfer to a serving plate.
Recipe Tips
The easy pancakes can be eaten straight away, or frozen after cooling - stack and wrap them in twos.
You can use this traditional pancake recipe to make sweet or savoury pancakes. For sweet pancakes you can add a dessert spoon of caster sugar and the zest of an orange, this will give the pancakes a great flavour.
For savoury pancakes you can add some finely chopped herbs such as dill and parsley, or perhaps some grated Parmesan cheese.
