Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 cups / 300g plain / all purpose flour ((Note 1))
  • 4 tsp baking powder ((Note 1))
  • 1/4 cup / 55g white sugar ((caster / super fine is best but not essential))
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 3/4 cups / 435 ml cups milk ((any type, any fat %))
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or essence
  • 4 tsp butter (, for cooking)

Instruction

  • Place flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl, whisk to combine.
  • Add egg, milk and vanilla. Whisk until lump free - no longer than 30 seconds.
  • Heat a non stick skillet - use medium heat if you have a strong stove, medium high if you have a weak one. Add a tiny bit of butter (about 1/2 tsp) and swirl to melt. Use paper towel to mostly wipe the butter off (this is the trick to avoid a dodgy 1st pancake).
  • Pour 1/4 cup batter into the middle of the fry pan (I use a slightly heaped ice cream scoop with lever, standard is 1/4 cup).
  • Swirl pan lightly to spread or use the ice cream scoop edge to spread into 11cm / 4.5" circle (ruler is a must) (joking!).
  • When bubbles rise to the surface (see video), flip and cook the other side until golden.
  • Remove and keep warm in a low oven.
  • Use more butter every 2 to 3 pancakes - depends how good your non stick coating is.
  • Serve with toppings of choice!