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Pancakes (Thin Crepe-Style) served and ready to eat
British Breakfast Desserts Quick & Easy Vegetarian

Pancakes (Thin Crepe-Style)

Classic thin pancakes for Pancake Day — golden, lacy and perfect with lemon and sugar.

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10 minPrep
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15 minCook
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4Serves
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EasyLevel
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Ingredients

  • 100g plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 300ml milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter for the pan
  • To serve: lemon and sugar

Instructions

  1. Whisk the flour, eggs, milk and salt into a smooth batter; rest 20 minutes.
  2. Heat a little butter in a pan and pour in a thin layer, swirling to coat.
  3. Cook for a minute until the edges lift, then flip and cook briefly.
  4. Serve rolled with lemon and sugar.
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Tara’s tips

  • Resting the batter makes more tender pancakes.
  • Keep them thin for the classic British style.

Serving suggestions

  • Lemon and sugar is traditional; chocolate spread for a treat.

Storage & reheating

Keep 2 days; reheat in a pan.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Make ahead?

Stack with paper between and reheat gently.

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