Pancakes with bacon and maple syrup

SERVES 4

A classic, and once you see how easy they are to make at home, you’ll never order them out again.

YOU WILL NEED

200g self-raising flour 1½tsp baking powder 1tbsp caster sugar

3 eggs

25g butter, melted 200ml semi-skimmed milk 2tbsp natural yogurt Oil for frying

12 rashers streaky bacon Maple syrup, to serve

HOW TO DO IT

1

Place the flour, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl. Make a hollow in the centre and crack in the eggs and add the butter, milk and yogurt. With a balloon whisk, mix until a smooth batter forms.

2

Heat a little oil in a large nonstick frying pan and add 3 large tablespoons of batter, fry for 1-2 mins until bubbles form in the batter, flip over and fry for 1-2 mins until golden. Repeat to make 12 pancakes.

3

Meanwhile, place the bacon on a foil-lined grill pan and place under a preheated grill for 6-7 mins, turning once, until crispy.

4

Serve the pancakes topped with bacon and drizzled with maple syrup.

TIP TRY SERVING THE PANCAKES WITH FRESH FRUIT, OR DITCH THE SUGAR AND SERVE WITH BACON AND KETCHUP FOR A SAVOURY ALTERNATIVE.