crispypancakes

Crispy Pancakes

by Northern Life

Retro Classics is a fabulous collection of nostalgic recipes, updated for today's cook.

Serves 4 Prep 20 mins Cook 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 110g (4oz) grated mozzarella and cheese mix 75g (3oz)reduced fat soft cheese
  • 2 slices thick-cut roast ham, finely chopped 2 tbsp snipped chives
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper 110g (4oz) plain flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 125ml (41⁄2fl oz) milk
  • Olive oil spray for frying
  • 25g (1oz) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1⁄4 tsp paprika
  • Salad to serve (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°fan/ Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. In a bowl mix together the grated cheese, soft cheese, ham, chives, mustard and some black pepper.
  3. Sift the flour into another bowl and crack in two eggs. Whisk together, then gradually whisk in the milk to make a smooth thick batter.
  4. Heat a frying pan and spray with a little oil. Pour in a quarter of the batter and swirl the pan to make a 16–18cm (approx. 7in) pancake. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until just cooked. Remove the pancake and repeat with the remaining batter.
  5. Lay the pancakes on a board and divide the cheese mixture between them. Brush a little beaten egg around the edge of half of each pancake and fold over. Transfer to the baking tray and brush both sides with egg. Mix together the breadcrumbs and paprika and dust over the pancakes. Spray with a little oil.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes until crisp and golden. Serve immediately, with salad if you like.

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NorthernLife Sep/Oct/Nov 24