In an earlier post, I promised I'd try to give you recipes, and because tomorrow is (apparently) known as 'Blue Monday', I thought now would be the perfect time to introduce you to some of the best (and healthiest) pancakes you can eat. I hope you'll think they're some of the best, anyway!
So, this recipe is based originally on a recipe for drop scones by Mr Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. In his version, the mixture was quite thin and he sliced bananas on the top, which is a lovely idea, but sometimes you want something more substantial, more decadent, for breakfast. So, if you're feeling the blues on Blue Monday, let these pancakes lift your spirits for the week ahead.
125g gluten free self-raising flour
2 large eggs
100ml semi-skimmed milk
3 bananas
25g unsalted butter
To make the pancake batter, mix together in a large bowl the flour, eggs and milk. Melt the butter (ESSENTIAL - do NOT put it in cold. I did this once and it was disgusting!) and pour it into the batter slowly, mixing all the time. You'll know if you do it too fast because it'll curdle and then, no pancakes for you!
Now for the bananas. Ripe bananas are best but it's entirely your call. If you're using a handwhisk, mash the bananas first, then add and mix. If you're using a standing mixer, just break off chunks of banana and chuck in while the mixer is on. It'll mash the banana into the mix with minimal effort from you, and you get small but gooey and delicious chunks in the mix. Yum!
When you cook them, DON'T over heat the pan!! You have been warned! We have a gas hob, so I put it on the second-from-lowest setting. The key here is to make sure the pan is properly pre-heated and, if using a non-stick pan, definitely don't grease it. You want a dry pan for this. When the pan is up to temperature, pour a small amount of the batter in using a ladel and spread a little with the back of the ladel. When teeny bubbles appear around the edges, you can turn it. I'd strongly recommend a fish slice for this, not flipping it like a British pancake. I did try to flip it once...I got splatted by the wet mixture on the top. Don't do it!
Keep a warm plate in the oven, and add each pancake to the plate as you go.
Once you've finished, top with a generous helping of golden syrup, Nutella, natural yoghurt or, for a special treat, a good-quality ice cream (salted caramel would work excellently).
Enjoy your Blue Monday!
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