British · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Scotch Pancakes with Lemon and Sugar
20 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
A traditional British griddle cake, similar to a thick pancake.
Ingredients
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- 200 g plain flour
- 50 g caster sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- 1 egg
- 250 ml milk
- 1 tbsp butter or oil for cooking
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Let’s make it
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk in the egg and milk to make a smooth batter and rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a lightly greased pan over medium heat. Spoon in small rounds and cook for 2 minutes until bubbles appear, then flip and cook 1 minute more.
- Serve with lemon juice and a little sugar.
- Keep warm while cooking the rest.
Make smaller pancakes for children and serve with a little less lemon.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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