Scotch or Scottish Pancakes

With Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday coming up this week, my mind has been on pancakes. Scotch pancakes. A family favourite and a family recipe.

I love to serve them warm, stacked and drizzled with maple syrup and banana slices.

I also have a new copper pan, that I wanted to try out. I can report it kept it's heat well and the pancakes lifted easily from it.

Scotch Pancakes

The pancakes I make are Scottish Pancakes or Drop Scones.

They are also called drop scones because of the action of dropping the mixture into the pan or a griddle that they would have been cooked on originally.

Mostly they are known as Scotch or Scottish pancakes. They are quite similar to American pancakes, as they have the same rise, but they are smaller.

However, lets not get into an argument about where they originated.

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Scottish Pancakes

Scottish pancakes were originally cooked on a hearth stone or girdle which is also known as a griddle.

If you have one, that's great, but these days you are more likely to cook your pancakes in a frying pan. I personally prefer a heaver frying pan to cook my pancakes in.

If you are preparing for lent or just fancy a treat for breakfast or brunch then do try these pancakes.

They are so simple and quick to make and so very delicious, especially when drizzled with maple syrup and served with bananas.

I remember having these as a child with maple syrup and ice cream, but I tell myself they are healthier with bananas.

You notice I'm not willing to get into a discussion about the maple syrup. All I have to say is that it has to be good quality Canadian maple syrup.

Pancake Recipes

If you are looking for a luxury pancake recipe try my chocolate and lemon curd pancakes or my homemade fluff pancakes with melted chocolate. They are divine.

If you are looking for a healthier option try my chocolate banana pancakes or my vegan chocolate chip pancakes.

For a savoury pancake try my yeasted Staffordshire oatcakes.

Calories per pancake

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Yield: 12 pancakesAuthor: Jacqueline Meldrum with kind permission

Scotch or Scottish Pancakes

An easy recipe for traditional Scotch pancakes. These are also called drop scones and are very similar to American pancakes, but smaller. Serve them for breakfast, lunch or to celebrate Pancake Day.

prep time: 5 minscook time: 10 minstotal time: 15 mins

ingredients

• 120g self-raising four
• 30g caster sugar
• a pinch of salt
• 1 large egg
• ¼ pint milk

instructions

1. Rub your frying pan with a little oil and heat on a medium heat until the pan is really hot.
2. Sift your flour into a large bowl, then pour in the sugar and salt and gently mix together.
3. Whisk your milk and egg together. Make a well in the middle of your flour and pour the egg mixture in. Whisk the flour into the egg until well combined.
4. Try a teaspoon full of your batter in your frying pan, to test if it is hot enough. It should bubble up in less than a minute, then cook on the other side for just a few seconds. You should have a teeny golden pancake.
5. Now cook off the rest of your batter.  Each pancake is made from a tablespoon of batter. They will take about 3 minutes each. Turn them when they start to bubble. 
6. You can have a sneak peek underneath using a palette knife to check it they are ready to turn. I can cook 3 at a time in my frying pan. You have to make sure there is room between them.
7. Serve the pancakes with your favourite toppings. I love maple syrup and bananas with mine.
8. Enjoy!

calories
53

fat (grams)
0.7

sat. fat (grams)
0.3

carbs (grams)
10

protein (grams)
1.7

sugar (grams)
3

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