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Cheap and Easy Pancakes

Serves 4Prep 5 minCook 10–15 minBy Michelle Hanlon

A 30-year family favourite. One batch of pancakes costs under $3.00 to make.

Cheap and Easy Pancakes — Pantrix

Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder, sifted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
  • Maple syrup and fruit to serve.

Method

  1. 1Sift the dry ingredients, then mix in the wet ingredients, gradually adding milk to the desired thickness.
  2. 2To cook, drop small spoonfuls into a lightly oiled pan. Once bubbles appear and the pancakes start to rise, flip and cook the other side until golden brown. Remove and set aside, then continue cooking the remaining batter.
  3. 3For a soft, fluffy texture, cook on medium-low heat.
  4. 4To reheat, place in an air fryer for a couple of minutes, microwave, toaster, sandwich press or warm in a pan.
  5. 5To make life easier, cook extra for breakfast or dessert. Great for quick family meals.