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Master the mini-pancake with this classic pikelet recipe

The pikelet is a classic hit and a breakfast staple! Enjoy with peanut butter, Nutella or any of your other favourite spreads.

Ingredients

1 cup self-raising flour

Pinch bicarbonate of soda

¼ cup caster sugar

1 egg, lightly beaten

¾ cup milk

30g butter, melted

Jam, whipped cream, to serve

Sift flour and soda together in to a medium bowl. Mix in sugar. Make a well in the centre and gradually stir in egg and enough milk to give a smooth, creamy pouring consistency. Rest 15 mins.
Heat a frying pan on medium. Brush with butter. Drop tablespoons of batter from tip of spoon into pan, allowing room for spreading. Cook 1-2 minutes until bubbles begin to appear and break. Turn pikelets and cook 1 minute until golden.
Transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with butter or cream and jam.

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