P is for Plain and Simple Pancakes

Why plain and simple? 

Because sometimes the simplest version is the best.  Even at only 4 and 3/4 years of age Bear and Bee know this recipe off by heart. 

Sometimes too much effort is required to follow a 'fancy' recipe.  Especially first thing in the morning.  

And apart from tasting good these pancakes use basic pantry staples. No buttermilk. No having to let the batter stand.  And that's important when catering for drop of the hat pancake requests.  It's also useful too if you have unexpected guests drop in for afternoon tea.

Whisk together the egg and sugar.

Stir in the flour and milk.  Mix the batter well but don't worry if there are a few small lumps still visible.

Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium high heat.  Brush with a little butter or use a cooking spray and place spoonfuls of the pancake batter into the pan.

Wait for mum to stop taking photos so you can sneak a taste of the pancake batter!

When bubbles start to appear on the surface of the pancakes flip them over and cook for another minute or two or until cooked through and golden brown on both sides.

Remove the pancakes from the pan and keep warm on a plate covered with a clean tea towel.
 
Repeat with remaining pancake batter.

You can go wild with the toppings.  For us it's plain and simple again - Maple Syrup.  Sometimes with crispy bacon on the side.  But you could add fresh strawberries or blueberries, honey, jam, preserves, whipped cream, chocolate topping or icing sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice.

It's a good idea to double this recipe to make sure you have plenty of pancakes to go round. Download the printable recipe card from here.

And check out this post on Fun Ways to Pack Pancakes for Lunch from Keeley McGuire: Allergy Friendly Fun Lunchboxes for ideas on adding pancakes to your child's lunchbox to use up any leftovers.


And there you have it. Plain and simple pancakes that should be anything but plain to eat.