Recipes

Method

1. Sieve the flour into a bowl and make a well in the middle. Crack the eggs into the well and whisk - some flour will be incorporated into the eggs as you whisk.
2. Slowly pour the milk into the well and continue whisking. The flour will fall into the liquid so keep whisking until you have a smooth batter.
3. Add the batter mix, cover and leave to stand for about 30 minutes.
4. Put 1 tsp of oil and a little butter into a frying pan over a medium heat, pouring any excess out of the pan.
5. Use a ladle to pour a little mixture in to the pan, move the pan around until the base is covered with batter and pour out any excess.
6. Cook for a couple of minutes, flip the pancake and cook for a further minute. Repeat with the rest of the pancake mixture.
7. Serve with lemon juice and sugar, fruit compote or chocolate sauce.

Ideas for delicious pancake fillings

Savoury pancakes

Cheese and ham
Take a packet of our Truly Irresistible Ham and tear it into bite-sized strips, grate some Truly Irresistible Gould’s Farmhouse Cheddar and spread both ingredients evenly in the centre of your freshly tossed pancake. Fold in half and half again to create a delicious and easy-to-eat triangular pancake. 

Mixed roasted vegetables
Roasted vegetables make a delicious savoury pancake filling and are a great option for a quick dinner. While you are letting your pancake batter rest, roughly chop a selection of vegetables (leeks, peppers, courgettes and butternut squash work well), season and toss lightly in olive oil, and place in a pre-heated oven for 30 minutes.  

Bacon and maple syrup
This sweet and savoury combination is absolutely delicious, so long as you choose good quality bacon such as The Co-operative Truly Irresistible bacon and get it really crispy. Simply drizzle with maple syrup and wrap in a warm pancake. 

Sausages and marmalade
Another sweet-savoury combo that really works. Grill some Truly Irresistible fresh pork sausages, and once they are crispy, smother with marmalade and use as a deliciously different filling for your pancakes.  

Sweet pancakes
Chocolate and banana

Melt some Fairtrade milk chocolate in a glass bowl over a pan of boiling water, and once done, add slices of fresh banana and smother on your pancakes for a delicious topping.

Blueberries and crème fraiche
The healthy option! Mix a handful of fresh blueberries with a dollop of low-fat crème fraiche and wrap in a pancake – delicious as a dessert.

Vanilla ice cream with apple sauce and cinnamon
Make a stack of pancakes and have them ready to fill with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, a spoonful of apple sauce and a sprinkling of cinnamon.