SUPER SIMPLE BRITISH PANCAKES
The pancakes in Britain are what we Americans would call a crepe. However this is British recipe and not a French one. I stuck with weight measurements rather than cups because it really matters, especially in regards to the flour. Some folks are light with the flour and others pack it in. This ensures it's the perfect amount...
Provided by Rachel L.
Categories Pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Place the flour in a mixing bowl with a pinch of salt. Beat the two eggs in a small bowl. Once beaten add about 50ml of the milk and the 1 tbsp oil. Whisk this together well. Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the egg and milk mixture. Start whisking. As the flour incorporates it will become very thick paste. Once all the flour is incorporated, start adding the rest of the milk a bit at a time whisking after each addition. Soon the mixture will be like a thick cream.
- 2. Some people prefer to let the batter sit for a good 30 minutes or so, but that isn't necessary. Heat a crepe or large shallow pan to medium heat. Non-stick is best. Wipe a bit of the extra oil around the bottom of the pan. add some of the batter to the pan and tilt the pan around to ensure an even thin coating around the entire bottom. You can add a little bit more if needed to cover the entire bottom. The bottom of the pancake (or crepe as it's called in America) will slightly tan or brown. Flip it over and continue to cook on the other side for another 1-2 minutes until it tan/browns.
- 3. The first pancake is almost always thrown out, or eaten by the cook, because it is used to judge the heat of the pan and temperature adjustments can be made pending on how long it took to cook the pancake. If it took more than 2 minutes to lightly tan one side, the temperature needs to go up more. If it burnt quickly, lower the temperature a bit.
- 4. Continue to cook the rest of the pancakes and oil the pan after each one if needed. I find I don't need continually oil if using a non-stick pan.
- 5. Serve them with Nutella, my kids favorite, or with a simple syrup with lemon juice mixed in.
- 6. Egg note - I have made these successfully with an egg substitute. Because these pancakes are not meant to rise and remain thin, the egg substitute found in a box (I used Ener-G) worked well.
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Tshiamo Nkabinde
[email protected]These pancakes are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, fluffy, and delicious.
nelkill
[email protected]I love that these pancakes are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a healthier option than traditional pancakes.
Zeeshan Dalywala
[email protected]I've been making these pancakes for years, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Najam Ul Hassan
[email protected]These pancakes were a hit with my kids. They loved the fluffy texture and the sweet flavor.
fatuum mohamed
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These pancakes are the perfect way to start my day.
Foysal Hasan
[email protected]These pancakes were amazing! I've never had pancakes this good before. I'll definitely be making them again and again.
Milliard Aklilu
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with these pancakes. I wouldn't recommend them.
OWUSU MARTIN JUNIOR
[email protected]These pancakes were really easy to make, but they didn't have much flavor.
Dulal Roy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pancakes didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ali Mohsin
[email protected]These pancakes were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Kazi Mili
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pancakes, but these were really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ab Rahmana
[email protected]The flavor of these pancakes is amazing. I love the combination of vanilla and cinnamon.
Helena Korantemaa
[email protected]These pancakes are so light and fluffy! I was really impressed with how they turned out.
Bryan Ndzana
[email protected]I love that these pancakes are so versatile. You can serve them with anything from butter and syrup to fruit and whipped cream.
Md Anu
[email protected]I've made these pancakes several times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Distaw Man
[email protected]These pancakes were absolutely delicious! The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I served them with butter and syrup, and they were a hit with my family.