FLUFFY PANCAKES...

This was my 1st attempt at a fluffy pancake, and i confidently score myself a happy 80%. This will be a 2 recipe post; my regular flat pancakes and this fluffy creation.

1 Cup flour

3/4 Cup of milk

2 Table spoons white vinegar

2 Tablespoons white sugar

1 Egg

1 Teaspoon baking powder

1/2 Teaspoon baking soda

2 Tablespoons melted butter

Cooking spray or butter to fry the pancakes

You can add additional flavour to your pancakes by adding a few drops of vanilla essence or a teaspoon of cinnamon...

If you want to make the flat pancake, it couldn't be easier, i discovered a foolproof way of ensuring this. Throw all of your ingredients (except the baking powder and soda which you won't be needing) into your blender or food processor and blend away. You will get a lump free batter of the smoothest consistency. All you need do is fry, roll up and serve with whatever topping you choose.

The fluffy pancake however can't be mixed in a blender cos you need to incorporate air into the batter, the air makes it rise, making it light and fluffy. This can only be done with a hand mix and with the help of the 2 ingredients that are excluded in the flat one.

Mix your liquids in a bowl with sugar and egg until it's all properly combined then gradually add your flour. Keep whisking steadily till you have eliminated all lumps. Add your butter into a little bowl and melt in the microwave for just 5 seconds, pour into the mix with baking soda and baking powder.

As you keep mixing you will notice that it will start to get air pockets and rise a bit, at this point your batter is ready.

Grease your pan and fry your pancakes in batches. When you notice air pockets come up to the surface and pop, gently lift one side with a spatula to check if its cooked, this should happen in about 2 minutes, if it is then flip over, if not let it sit for another 30 seconds or so. Fret not if the 1st one doesn't come out right, they hardly ever do. 

Serve with chocolate spread, lemon juice, powdered sugar, jam and whipped cream... knock yourself out.