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Easy Thin English Pancakes Recipe
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Why you'll love them
- - Just 3 main ingredients - No sugar in the pancakes (so add more to the top!) - Eat for Pancake Day (Mardi Gras!), breakfast, or any time!
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Thin English Pancakes (With Sugar & Lemon)
SERVES
2-4
TYPE
DESSERT
TIME
40 MINS
LEVEL
EASY
"Delicious on Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day), or any day!"
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"In the past, the idea was to use up all the eggs and milk before Lent started the next day. These days it’s just a great excuse to eat delicious pancakes!"
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PLAIN FLOUR
2 EGGS
MILK
BUTTER AND/OR OIL
SUGAR & LEMON
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Add eggs to flour, then slowly whisk in milk.
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Add a little melted butter.
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Heat a little butter on a medium heat.
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Tilt the pan until the batter runs all over, right to the edges.
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Cook for 2 to 2.5 minutes or until the underside is lightly golden (take a peek!).
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Flip over and cook for another 30 seconds.
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"Can you toss one in the air in the pan without it falling onto the floor?"
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Squeeze over lemon juice, sprinkle over sugar!
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Other classic toppings:
1. Nutella & banana
2. Ice cream & canned cherries
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Top tips:
1. Let the batter 'rest'.
2.Cook on a medium heat.
3. Make a 'test' pancake.
4. Keep warm in oven (120F).
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More easy breakfasts:
Caramelised banana pancakes
Best low sugar granola
Asparagus bacon brunch tarts
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