Minimal ingredients, zero fancy equipment, and cheap to make

It's almost Shrove Tuesday, which means it's time to celebrate with some delicious pancakes!

Whether you want to make them yourself or pick one up from the Faith and Reflection Centre on Tuesday 17th February, treat yourself this Pancake Day. 

Ingredients (Serves 2-3)

🛒 What you’ll need:

• 100g plain flour
• 1 large egg
• 300ml milk (semi-skimmed or whole)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp oil or melted butter (plus extra for frying)

Optional toppings:

• Sugar & lemon 🍋
• Nutella & bananas 🍫🍌
• Biscoff spread 🟤
• Honey & yoghurt 🍯
• Raspberries & blueberries

Method

1️⃣ Make the batter - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, egg, milk, salt, and oil/butter until smooth. No electric whisk? No problem, just use a fork or balloon whisk and beat until lump-free.

2️⃣ Heat the pan - Place a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a small bit of butter or oil to prevent sticking.

3️⃣ Cook your pancakes - Pour a small ladleful of batter into the pan, tilting it to spread the batter evenly into a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges lift slightly and bubbles form on the surface.

4️⃣ Flip it! - Use a spatula (or attempt a dramatic flip) to turn the pancake over. Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until golden brown.

5️⃣ Stack & Serve - Repeat with the rest of the batter, stacking the pancakes as you go. Add your favourite toppings and enjoy!

Student cooking hacks

• No whisk? Use a fork and mix well.
• No scales? 100g flour = roughly 7 tbsp.
• No measuring jug? 300ml milk = a little over 1 standard mug.
• Leftovers? Stack and store in the fridge for up to 2 days - just reheat in the microwave or pan.

Who’s flipping first? 🥞🔥