Classic pancakes

Ingredients

• 115g plain flour
• A pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 290ml milk
• Butter for greasing
• Greaseproof paper

Method

Sift the flour into a bowl and add a pinch of salt. Crack the egg into the flour and begin to mix using a fork. Gradually add the milk, mixing well until all the milk has been added. Leave to rest for 30 mins.

Heat a frying pan over a medium flame and grease with a little butter – use a piece of kitchen towel to wipe away any excess. Sieve the pancake mixture into a jug as this will get rid of any lumps that may have escaped the mixing and make it easier for you to pour into the frying pan.

Pour a little of the batter into the pan and swirl the mixture around so that it coats the frying pan.  Be mindful as to how much batter you’re pouring, otherwise you will have a thick pancake. 

Cook the pancake for around 2 mins or until golden, then flip using a palette knife or toss to turn over. Cook for a further 30 secs to 1 min then serve. You can make all the pancakes ahead of time; just stack them on a plate with pieces of greaseproof paper in between. Keep warm in a low oven or gently reheat in a pan when you’re ready to serve.

To serve, simply fill with whatever filling you like, roll or fold and enjoy.