Ingredients
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66g Plain flour, sieved
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33g Wholemeal Flour
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1 Egg
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290ml Milk
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1 tablespoon Olive OilOr a mix of olive oil & butter
Directions
The tradition of making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday originates in ancient times when families had to use up flour, eggs and milk prior to lent, which starts the day after.
For savoury pancakes, I like to replace 1/3 of the flour with wholemeal flour.
This mixture makes 6 large pancakes. If you would like to make more or less pancakes, you can change the ingredient quantities by clicking on the buttons over the ingredient list and it will calculate it for you.
This mix is ideal for wafer-thin pancakes. If you prefer a thicker pancake reduce the milk to 220ml. The raw mixture keeps for up to 12 hours in a covered bowl or jug in the refrigerator. The cooked pancakes are best eaten straight from the pan!
If you would like to add a little more fibre to these pancakes, add a tablespoon of milled flax seeds to the mix. The mix will thicken considerably, so add more milk to get a slightly thick but runny consistency.
Steps
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MixYou can use a hand whisk, an electric mixer or a food processor to make the batter. If the wholemeal flour is course, give it a whizz in a food processor. Measure the milk. Add the egg and flour and mix until the mixture is smooth, with no lumps. The mix is quite runny. Leave to stand for 15-20 minutes. The mix will thicken a little in this time. The mix will keep in the fridge for 12 hours. |
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Cook the batterHeat a teaspoon of olive oil in a non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add enough mixture to very thinly cover the base of the pan. Let the mixture cook until little bubbles start to form and underneath is lightly golden. Turn the pancake using a spatula. Flip the pancake if you dare! Cook until the pancake is golden on the second side. Remove from the pan and place on a heated plate, while you fry the remaining pancakes. Add your chosen filling. If you are serving a few people, just leave the topping ingredients in the center of the table and let everyone create their own masterpieces! |
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FillingsYou can use almost any of your favourite ingredients to fill your pancakes, but a filling of healthy protein and fat is the most blood sugar friendly. Eating pancakes as a replacement for your usual bread, potato, pasta or rice will allow you to enjoy your pancakes without sugar spikes (unless you add sugar or a high carbohydrate filling or topping). Ideas: 1. Fromage frais, smoked salmon & herbs. |
