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Don’t you just love pancakes!

Pancakes are a very popular breakfast choice at our house.  The smell of pancakes wafting up the stairs, first thing in the morning, is the best way I know of getting two teenage boys out of bed.

They are so easy to make, as this how to make pancakes recipe will explain.

This recipe will make 4-6 large pancakes.  It depends on how thick you like them – and how big your fry pan is.  I usually make large pancakes that fill the whole pan.  You can of course make 2 or 3 smaller ones in the pan at the same time if you prefer.

To keep it simple, I use a cup measure for this How to Make Pancakes recipe.  The cup should hold approx 250 ml/8 fl ozs of liquid.

How to Make Pancakes – Ingredients

• 2 Cups of milk – I use soy
• 1 and a half Cups plain flour
• Two Eggs
• Table Spoon oil – I use Olive Oil
• Extra oil for cooking in fry pan

How to Make Pancakes – Method

1. Put all ingredients in a screw top jar of plastic container and shake vigorously until smooth (great for biceps)
2. Alternatively, put ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth
3. Heat extra oil in fry pan
4. Once oil is hot, add enough pancake mixture to spread evenly over base of pan
5. Cook over moderately high heat until crisp and browned on under-side
6. Optional – toss pancake over to cook other side (like they do on Shrove Tuesday) – easier with a smaller pan
7. Alternatively, flip over with a fish slice (safer, but not as much fun)
8. Cook on other side

Serving Suggestions/Tips

Don’t think pancakes are only for breakfast, they make a lovely dessert too!

• With sugar and lemon (traditional)
• With honey (my younger boy’s choice)
• With honey and banana (my older boy’s choice)
• With maple syrup
• With strawberries and cream
• With strawberries, ice-cream and chocolate sauce – and cream!
• Eat pancakes flat or rolled up
• Left over mix can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days
• If the mixture is a bit thin, add more flour
• If the mixture is a bit thick, add more milk/soy

Didn’t I tell you my How to Make Pancakes recipe was easy. Give it a try and let me know how you get on.

So, there you have it, another Dinner in Ten Minutes recipe.

Hope you enjoy!

Jan Littlehales