© J Sainsbury plc 2020
Classic pancakes
Traditional pancakes with sugar and lemon are a winning combo – because sometimes, simple is best
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Ready in 30 minutes
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Cooking time 20 minutes
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Prep time 10 minutes
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Serves 6 (makes 12)
Ingredients
- 150g plain flour
- 25g caster sugar, plus extra to serve
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 medium free-range egg, plus 1 medium yolk
- 350ml semi-skimmed milk
- 25g unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp sunflower oil, for frying
- 1 lemon, juiced, to serve
Method
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1
Sift the flour into a large bowl, then stir in the sugar and salt.
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2
Whisk the egg, egg yolk and milk together in a jug. Make a well in the centre of the flour, then gradually beat the milk mixture into it with a wooden spoon, drawing in the flour from the edges to make a batter the consistency of single cream. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
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3
Brush a 20cm non-stick frying pan with a little sunflower oil and place over a medium heat. When the pan is hot, pour in enough batter to coat the base of the pan evenly in a thin layer. Cook for about 1 minute, until light golden. Using a spatula, flip the pancake over and cook on the other side for a further 30 seconds, until golden. Set aside and keep warm, then repeat with the remaining batter, using a little more oil if necessary, until all the mixture is used up. You should have about 12 pancakes.
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4
Serve the pancakes warm, sprinkled with sugar and lemon juice.
