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English Pancakes with Lemon & Sugar

English Pancakes are soft buttery thin pancakes, traditionally served with a classic combination of lemon & sugar. Easy to make simple treat, best served warm with a cup of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) tea.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: English
Keyword: English pancakes with lemon & sugar,
Servings: 6
Author: kanthi

Ingredients

  • 125 g plain flour or All-purpose flour
  • ΒΌ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 280 ml milk lukewarm
  • Butter for frying
  • Caster sugar for serving
  • 1 lemon quartered (for serving)

Instructions

  • Sift the flour with salt into a mixing bowl or use sifted flour.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour and then break the eggs into it. Whisk the eggs with the wire whisk while gradually adding the flour surrounding.
  • Add the milk, a little at time, whisking the flour surrounding into the liquid mixture until you have a thick paste. Thick paste is the secret to avoid lumps and be sure to whisk vigorously to avoid any lumps.
  • Thin the paste adding the remaining milk while whisking vigorously until you have a smooth batter uniform in color and consistency. If there is any lump, strain the batter through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes.
  • Heat a crepe pan or nonstick frying pan over a medium heat and rub the end of a stick of butter on the cooking surface. You can also add a small knob of butter and then swirl the pan to coat the bottom.
  • Stir the batter and pour the batter into the hot pan. Lift the pan and rotate it so that the batter covers the base.
  • Cook the pancake for about one minute until it sets.
  • As it sets, shake the pan to see if the pancake is loose, or loosen it with a butter knife, then flip it using a spatula or your fingers (fingers work best).
  • Cook the second side just until it is specked with golden dots (about 30 seconds).
  • Slide the pancake onto a plate. Sprinkle some sugar on the top of the pancake and squeeze the lemon juice from a fresh lemon (or vice versa). Gently roll it up or fold to form a triangle. Serve sprinkled with a little more sugar and drizzle with more lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately. ENJOY!
  • Repeat with the remaining batter to make more pancakes, if desired, buttering the pan and stirring the batter before starting each one.