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Breakfast Pancakes
Raisiny pancakes, great hollow leg fillers, super delicious
These always get an 11 out of 10 when I demonstrate them!
What do I need to make breakfast pancakes
▢ 150 g raisins
▢ 200 g self raising flour
▢ 25 g sugar
▢ 220 ml water
▢ pinch salt
▢ ½ tsp garam masala optional
How do I make breakfast pancakes
▢ Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl, stirring well.
▢ Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry dessertspoon sized dollops of the batter, until golden brown on both sides.
▢ Sprinkle with a little sugar
▢ Makes 4 pancakes per person.
▢ Serve immediately
What changes can I make
- swap out the raisins for any fruit you like
- or leave them out altogether
- omit the garam masala, or swap for cinnamon or mixed spice
- or even make them savoury by adding a combination of tomato puree, garlic, chilli, curry paste or powder
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Ingredients
- 150 g raisins
- 200 g self raising flour
- 25 g sugar
- 220 ml water
- pinch salt
- ½ tsp garam masala optional
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl, stirring well.150 g raisins, 200 g self raising flour, 25 g sugar, 220 ml water, pinch salt, 1/2 tsp garam masala
- Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry dessertspoon sized dollops of the batter, until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with a little sugar
- Makes 4 pancakes per person.
- Serve immediately
Equipment Needed
Notes
What changes can I make
- swap out the raisins for any fruit you like
- or leave them out altogether
- omit the garam masala, or swap for cinnamon or mixed spice
- or even make them savoury by adding a combination of tomato puree, garlic, chilli, curry paste or powder
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