American Style Pancakes

Method

• step 1

  Sift flour, baking powder, salt and caster sugar into bowl. In a seperate bowl/jug whisk together milk and egg, then whisk in melted butter.

• step 2

  Pour the milk mixture into the flour and using a fork beat until you have a smooth batter. Any lumps will soon disappear with some mixing.

• step 3

  Heat a non-stick pan over a medium heat and and some butter or oil. Add a ladle of batter or two for larger/thicker pancakes. Wait until the top of the pancake begins to bubble, then flip over and cook until both sides are golden brown.

• step 4

  You can keep them warm in the oven but are best fresh.

• step 5

  Serve with maple syrup and butter. (Apply childlike pancake fantasy here)