Cooking pancakes is a fun way to spend time in the kitchen creating tasty and unusual variations on the traditional favourite.
There are loads of different toppings you can add rather than just eat them with a simple splash of lemon and a sprinkle of sugar.
Here's our foolproof way to make the perfect pancake.
So get your apron ready and a shopping list too!
Before you get the frying pan out there are a few must-haves that you need to make your pancake batter.
Essential ingredients
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200g/7oz plain flour
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350-400ml/12-14fl oz milk, or ½ milk ½ water for a a thinner, lighter pancake
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2 large eggs to be lightly whisked
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1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
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A pinch salt
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And vegetable oil for frying your delicious pancakes (serves four)
Now it's cooking time!
And here is what to do: Put the flour into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and pour in the milk and eggs.
Then give the mixture a whisk for a minute before incorporating the flour.
Continue to whisk until you have a smooth batter.
Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and whisk thoroughly.
Then take a large frying pan and dip some kitchen roll in the oil.
Carefully wipe the inside of the pan and heat the pan over a medium setting for one minute.
Add just under a ladle full of batter to the pan and immediately start tilting the pan until you have an even layer.
Cook the pancake for approximately 30-40 seconds and when it is ready use a palette knife to lift the pancake carefully.
If the underside is golden-brown turn it over. Cook the other side for approx 30-40 seconds and transfer to a serving plate.
Send us your favourite pancake topping - and send us your pictures and videos of your tasty creations - or you in flipping action!
Just drop an email to fiona.lumb@examiner.co.uk with your pictures, videos and toppings.
