Pancakes and Maple Syrup

In Countdown to Christmas, this delicious breakfast pairing is a staple in the diner – everyone loves pancakes and maple syrup. You can serve these in a few ways, but my favourite is with bacon as I love the sweet and salty combination. But you can also serve with any fruit of your choice and some whipped double cream. Here’s my go-to recipe!

Ingredients:

• 240g/1 cup plain flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 240ml/1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• Maple syrup for serving

Method:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then add the milk and melted butter, stirring until well combined.

3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; there should still be some small lumps.

4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, spoon 4tbsp (1/4 cup) of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook until the surface is bubbly, then flip and cook until golden brown.

5. Repeat with the remaining batter until all the pancakes are cooked.

6. Serve the pancakes hot, topped with maple syrup.

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