Fluffy berry pancakes

Ingredients – serves 4

• 250g plain flour
• 70g granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 230ml milk
• 3 medium eggs
• few drops of vanilla essence (optional)
• 125g berries of your choice
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

1. Grab a mixing bowl and put in the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Give them all a good mix until well combined.
2. Pour the milk into a jug and crack in the eggs. whisk until they are combined.
3. Gradually pour the milk and egg mixture into the dry mixture, mixing all the time. It’s easier to use an electric whisk if you have one, but if not, use a handheld one and be prepared for a workout! Add the vanilla essence if using.
4. When you have a nice batter consistency, add the berries of your choice (cut to about the size of a blueberry)and give the mixture one final stir. Now it’s time to cook the pancakes. (Traditionally we would cook them in butter but as it costs a small fortune these days, a neutral oil is a good substitute). Put a frying pan on a medium heat, add the oil, and ladle in the batter mixture (1 ladle for a small pancake, or 2 for a big one). keep your eye on them – they will go from golden brown to burnt in the blink of an eye. They should cook in about 2 minutes on each side. You’re looking for a golden brown with a fluffy inside.
5. Repeat until you have used up all the batter and serve hot with extra berries if you like!

Recipe courtesy of Mitch Lane – ‘Feed your family for a fiver’ (image – canva photos)