Saturday 5 July 2008

MaryLee's Healthy Food and Easy Cooking - Pancakes

Hello again,

Everyone thinks pancakes should only be for breakfast however, I don’t think of them as breakfast food, I enjoy them anytime.

When fresh berries or peaches are in season then there is nothing nicer than having them topped on your pancake. They are simple to make and what an enjoyable meal especially when you want something light and easy.

1 cup flour
1 cup low fat milk (I use rice milk)
2 tsp (teaspoon) baking powder
1 tbsp (tablespoon) light oil or olive oil
1 egg lightly beaten

In bowl mix flour and baking powder together, gently pour in milk mixing all the time you are pouring. Add the oil and beaten egg and mix thoroughly the batter should be smooth and runny.

Very lightly oil skillet/frying pan place over medium heat. Make sure the skillet is hot then add ¼ cup of batter to pan. Depending on size of pan will determine if you can cook 1 or 2 pancakes at a time.

Cook about 1 ½ minutes one side flip over and cook about 1 minute the other side. The pancake should rise up while cooking. If it does not then the pan is not hot enough.

If topping with fresh fruit then add ½ tsp of cinnamon powder to the flour before mixing.

Top with maple syrup or honey for a special treat, but use sparingly.

Light lunch or great start to the day.

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