Perfect pancake recipe for kids

You will need

  • 200g plain flour
  • 400ml milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly whisked
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • vegetable oil for frying

Step by step for grown-ups

Mix ingredients
Put the flour in a large bowl with a pinch of salt, make a well in the centre, pour in the milk and eggs, then whisk until you have a smooth batter. Add the vegetable oil and whisk again.

Prepare the frying pan
Take a large frying pan and carefully wipe the inside of the pan with some kitchen roll dipped in vegetable oil.

Heat the oil
With a grown-ups help heat the pan over a medium heat for about a minute, then add just under a ladleful of batter to the pan and immediately start swirling it around to get a nice even layer.

Time to cook
Cook the pancake for about 30 seconds then use a palette knife or spatula to lift the pancake carefully and check that it’s golden-brown before turning over. Cook the other side for around 30 seconds and your delicious pancake is ready!

When is Pancake day 2024?

Pancake day is on Tuesday 13th February 2024. 

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