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Mini pancakes

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Whip up a batch of these bite-sized pancakes, then try our sweet and savoury topping ideas.

  • Serves30
  • Cook time15 minutes
  • Prep time10 minutes, + 15 mins resting time
Mini pancakes with assorted toppings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups (185g) self-raising flour
  • 1 tbs caster sugar
  • 1 cup (250ml) milk
  • 1 Coles Australian Free Range Egg, lightly whisked
  • 40g butter, melted
  • Melted butter, extra, to brush

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl. Whisk the milk, egg and butter in a jug. Add to the flour mixture. Stir to combine. Set aside for 15 mins to rest.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Brush with a little of the extra melted butter. Pour four 1-tbs portions of mixture around the pan, allowing room for spreading. Cook for 1 min or until bubbles rise to the surface. Turn and cook for a further 1 min or until lightly golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Repeat, in 6 more batches, with remaining mixture.

  3. Step 3

    Serve topped with your desired toppings.

    To make pink pancakes

    Add pink liquid food colouring to the pancake mixture in step 1.

    To make chocolate pancakes

    Add 2 tbs cocoa powder to the pancake mixture in step 1 and increase to 1¼ cups (310ml) milk.

    Now add a topping: Sweet or savoury?

    You decide with these easy and colourful ideas.

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