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A guide to making Perfect Pancakes

Pancake Making – Top Tips!

BY EXECUTIVE HEAD CHEF, GOPI CHANDRA

• The basic kit- a good non-stick frying pan – flipping will be a lot easier.

• There are different variations in making pancake batter, I stick to a simple basic recipe (sweet) and make the fillings more interesting and exciting.

• Leave the batter overnight in the fridge and thin it with milk the next day before making the pancakes.

• Ensure the pan is in the right temperature, you can test this by spooning the mixture on to the pan prior to your first pancake and seeing whether it turns golden brown (not instantly burning – turn down the heat), My recommended cooking time is around the 25 to 35 seconds mark, with a few flips included, obviously!

• Be brave and adventurous with the fillings. There are hundreds of recipes online, try using the hashtag #pancakes on Instagram for some inspiration.

• Practice makes perfection. Try, try and try again. Get more pancake making mileage in your life.

• Make, making pancakes fun with family and friends. I always look forward to making pancakes with my 7 year old daughter; I don’t know who enjoys it more.

• Don’t be afraid of the mess – Leave the cleaning to the other half…

 

Pancake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 140g plain flour

• 250ml milk

• 100mil butter milk

• 2 fresh eggs

• 40g unsalted butter (melt 30g)

 

Method:

  1. Sift the flour in a bowl, make a well, set aside
  2. Whisk together egg, milk, buttermilk
  3. Add the egg mix in to the flour gradually in to the well, whisking together until a smooth batter forms
  4. Set aside to rest for 30 minutes before adding the melted butter in to the batter
  5. Optional: Leave in the fridge overnight & thin mixture with extra milk the next day
  6. Heat a non-stick pan on a medium heat and grease/oil lightly
  7. Test heat (as explained above in our top tips)
  8. Pour mixture into pan and spread evenly (depending on how small or large you wish to make your pancakes)
  9. Cook evenly on both sides, flipping in between, of course!
  10. Add your toppings and you’re ready to enjoy.

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We do have heaters in the marquee on the front lawn, but guests are welcome to bring blankets if they would like. Due to COVID, we are unable to lend blankets.

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Alfresco Dining - 22nd April

Please note we are open and have spaces available on the 22nd April for Alfresco dining at Sopwell House. Guests can now book Afternoon Tea and Dinner under the cover of the marquee. See link below. Walk-in diners are still welcome, we have over 100 seats on the terrace and in the marquee.

We do have heaters in the marquee on the front lawn, but guests are welcome to bring blankets if they would like. Due to COVID, we are unable to lend blankets.

Terrace Dining

Alfresco Dining -21st April

Please note we are open and have spaces available on the 21st April for Alfresco dining at Sopwell House. Guests can now book Afternoon Tea and Dinner under the cover of the marquee. See link below. Walk-in diners are still welcome, we have over 100 seats on the terrace and in the marquee.

We do have heaters in the marquee on the front lawn, but guests are welcome to bring blankets if they would like. Due to COVID, we are unable to lend blankets.

Terrace Dining

Alfresco Dining - 20th April

Please note we are open and have spaces available on the 20th April for Alfresco dining at Sopwell House. Guests can now book Afternoon Tea and Dinner under the cover of the marquee. See link below. Walk-in diners are still welcome, we have over 100 seats on the terrace and in the marquee.

We do have heaters in the marquee on the front lawn, but guests are welcome to bring blankets if they would like. Due to COVID, we are unable to lend blankets.

Terrace Dining
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