FRUIT PANCAKES


I make these as they remind me of my mother. Soft rather than crispy, with a sweetness from the fruit and sugar balanced with the tartness of the lemon juice.  This recipe will make 6 to 8 pancakes.

INGREDIENTS
300 ml Plain flour
Pinch of salt
6 Eggs
300 ml Milk
Butter for frying
Handful of dried fruit
Brown sugar for sprinkling
1/2 Lemon

METHOD
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Whisk the eggs and gently mix them into the flour until you have a smooth paste. Gradually add the milk, while continuing to stir with a whisk until the batter is creamy. Transfer the batter to a jug.

Over a medium flame, melt a little butter into a non-stick frying pan. When melted, add enough batter into the centre of the pan to coat 3/4 of the pan - gently tilt and turn the pan so that the pancake spreads out. While the batter is still uncooked, sprinkle some dried fruit into the batter.

After a minute, flip the pancake to cook the other side. If you aren't able to toss the pancakes, you can use a flat spatula. The pancakes should be stiff enough to not break apart. After 30 secs, flip the pancake again and sprinkle with sugar. While still in the pan, roll the pancake and remove to a plate. Sprinkle with a little more sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Serve hot.

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