The Perfect Pancake

Not sure how to make the perfect pancake?  Don’t panic!!  The 100% People team has found just the thing for Pancake Day!  Things can’t possibly go wrong, just simply follow the step by step guide……

Here’s what you need:
- 125g/4oz plain flour
- pinch of salt
- 2 eggs
- 210ml/7fl oz milk
- 90ml/3fl oz water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil

What next?
1. Put the flour and the salt in a bowl and mix.
2. Make a well in the centre and pour in the eggs.
3. Mix together the milk and the water.
4. Beat the eggs into the flour with a wooden spoon and gradually beat in the milk mixture to get a smooth liquid the consistency of cream.
5. Stir in the oil and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
6. Heat a pancake/crepe pan and, using kitchen paper, wipe the base with a little oil.
7. Pour in about 1 tbsp of the batter and swirl around the base of the pan. Cook for until golden and the surface bubbles, then flip over and cook the other side until golden.
8. If the first pancake is too thick, add a little milk to the batter to thin it. Make more pancakes from the remaining batter.

Can’t decide what to sprinkle on top…?  What about some scrumptious yet healthy toppings, or some ultra delicious yet not so healthy options?  Plus, we’ve not forgotten those of you with a savoury tooth.

The Healthy Option
- Lemon sauce and sugar
- Cinnamon, sugar and lemon sauce
- Low fat ice cream and strawberries
- Apple, cinnamon, raisins and low fat crème fraiche

The ‘Not So Good’ Option
- Banoffee pancakes with chocolate spread and ice cream
- Hot pancakes with raspberries, vanilla syrup and ice cream
- Chocolate pancakes with chestnut cream and chocolate sauce
- Lemon curd pancakes
- Pancakes with mulled fruit puddings in a glass

The Savoury Option
- Orange and ricotta pancakes
- Potato pancakes with aubergine puree
- Duck pancakes with hoisin sauce
- Spicy lamb-filled pancakes

ENJOY!!