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Lemon & Raisin Scotch Pancakes

Updated: 7th September 2023 · Published: 26th February 2014 

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Lemon & Raisin Scotch Pancakes with Lemon Curd

My favourite shop bought pancakes are fluffy Lemon & Raisin Scotch Pancakes so I thought I’d set about making my own for Pancake Day aka Shrove Tuesday.

It’s the day before Ash Wednesday which is the 1st day of lent – traditionally a time for fasting and penance in the Christian calendar.

So the idea is to use up all your rich foods like eggs, butter and flour in a feast of pancakes before the start of lent!

Lemon & Raisin Scotch Pancakes on a plate.

The good thing about these Lemon & Raisin Scotch Pancakes is that if there’s someone in your family (eg my daughter) who doesn’t like dried fruit then you can just omit it for their portion.

These pancakes didn’t last long in our house and my daughter had almost eaten hers before I’d got them to the table; but then show me a kid who doesn’t like pancakes!

We enjoyed these pancakes with my Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd!

American Style Pancakes, Canadian Pancakes, small pancakes, griddle pancakes

Oxo Goodgrips £8To help with my pancake making I was sent 2 very useful items from Oxo to help me. The first was the Oxo Goodgrips Batter Dispenser (£8) which I found very useful for dispensing just the right amount of batter onto the griddle, it also had a handy base to rest on. The only downside was that some of my fluffy pancake mixture stayed adhered to the inside of the dispenser.

The second was the Oxo Goodgrips Flip and Fold Omelette Turner (£8) which was also great for flipping my pancakes on my non-stick griddle. It has a silicone rounded head which is heat resistant up to 315°C and is dishwasher safe.

As this recipe is so frugal I am entering it into Credit Crunch Munch which I run with Helen of Fuss Free Flavours and is hosted this month by Angela of My Golden Pear. I am also entering it into Javelin Warrior’s Made with Love Mondays challenge as these pancakes are totally made from scratch. The Four Seasons Food Challenge theme this month is Food from the Heart and is hosted this month by Anneli and alternately with Louisa of Eat Your Veg, I think these pancakes fit that theme perfectly. I’m entering Ren Behan’s Simple and in Season event as a small bird told me that lemons are in season right now! And finally I’m submitting my pancakes to Sarah of Maison Cupcake’s challenge Dead Easy Desserts as these pancakes are so versatile!

American Style Pancakes, Canadian Pancakes, small pancakes, griddle pancakes
Home made lemon curd really hits the spot!

Thank you to Oxo for the Batter Dispenser and Omelette Turner, I was not paid for this post and all opinions are my own.

Lemon & Raisin Scotch Pancakes on a plate.
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Lemon & Raisin Scotch Pancakes

Scotch Pancakes or Griddle Pancakes are delicious hot or cold for tea time snack or stacked up for a comforting dessert with your favourite topping.
Course Dessert, teatime
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 100 g Plain Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tbsp Caster sugar
  • 1 Egg separated
  • 150 mls Semi-skimmed milk
  • 25 g Butter
  • 1 Grated zest of a small lemon
  • Handful of raisins or currants

Instructions

  • Sift the flour, baking powder and caster sugar into a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the centre and quickly stir in the egg yolk, milk, lemon zest and melted butter with a wooden spoon.
  • Whisk the egg white until it forms stiff peaks and quickly fold into the mixture.
  • Heat and lightly grease a griddle pan (or frying pan if you don’t have one).
  • The pan is the right temperature when a drop of water splutters on the surface.
  • Using a small ladle or batter dispenser drop enough batter onto the griddle to form pancakes of about 7cm (3 in) in size.
  • Sprinkle a few raisins/currants onto the wet batter. Making 3 at a time works well.
  • Cook until bubbles form on the surface and they look slightly dry, turn and cook the other side until golden brown.
  • When cooked, either serve immediately, keep warm on a plate covered with foil over a pan of simmering water or serve cold.
  • Top with butter, jam, honey, syrup or lemon curd.
  • Should make 12 pancakes depending on size.

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Comments

  1. Lynda Dagdeviren

    15/05/2025 at 1:09 pm

    Love these, and the freeze so well. Great to pop in toaster from frozen for a quick snack. I also used blended cottage cheese mixed with milk to add a bit more protein.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      16/05/2025 at 5:05 pm

      So glad to hear that Lynda, love the addition of cottage cheese too:-)

      Reply
  2. Alison

    13/02/2019 at 12:12 pm

    These look delicious, I would never have thought of adding lemon. I bet it makes them really tasty. I have added to my pancakes from around the world roundup

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/02/2019 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you Alison, yes the lemon really adds a refreshing touch:-)

      Reply
  3. Jacqueline Roberts

    24/08/2015 at 6:31 am

    They are my favourite pancake too, I buy mine from Co-op. Might have to try that Lemon curd mind.

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    • Camilla

      24/08/2015 at 3:45 pm

      Oh do, it’s so good:-)

      Reply
  4. Kat Allinson

    06/07/2015 at 7:56 pm

    I am going to have to try these at the weekend they look delicious!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/07/2015 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks Kat – enjoy:-)

      Reply
  5. tiggerific1973

    08/05/2015 at 4:36 pm

    These are my all time favourite! I will try these at weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      08/05/2015 at 5:52 pm

      Oh yes, they’re really yummy:-)

      Reply
  6. hannah walker

    01/02/2015 at 3:58 pm

    Looks delicious will be trying these pancakes soon.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/02/2015 at 10:45 pm

      Well pancake day must be around the corner now:-)

      Reply
  7. Maya Russell

    08/01/2015 at 5:35 am

    I have some raisins & dried cranberries to use up – hope to make these.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      08/01/2015 at 10:44 am

      Fab, enjoy:-)

      Reply
  8. Ursula Hunt

    20/10/2014 at 8:28 am

    Love these pancakes make a great sunday brunch

    Reply
  9. Ann Robinson

    10/10/2014 at 2:53 pm

    I’ve made scotch pancake before but not with lemon or raison, normally my family are eating them as soon as they come out of the pan/griddle

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/10/2014 at 11:42 pm

      I know that feeling LOL:-)

      Reply
  10. Anne Dalzell

    28/09/2014 at 7:18 am

    I am embarrassed to announce that in all my years i’ve never had lemon curd or pancakes or anywhere else for that matter!!! This is something i will have to remedy

    Reply
    • Camilla

      30/09/2014 at 4:38 pm

      Oh dear, well this is definitely something you need to remedy right away! I’d start by making my Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd!:-)

      Reply
  11. William Gould

    23/09/2014 at 9:08 am

    I love the shop bought lemon and raisin ones, never though to make them myself!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/09/2014 at 5:25 pm

      And nor had I until then:-)

      Reply
  12. Paul Wilson

    30/07/2014 at 12:06 am

    I should make some of these in honour of the games.

    Reply
  13. bev

    06/07/2014 at 11:03 am

    Always wondered how to make these – now I know! Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Felicity Kelly

    14/06/2014 at 9:32 am

    I adore these, will give it a go!!!

    Reply
  15. Carolyn Clapham

    10/06/2014 at 12:33 pm

    I made these today and they went down a treat. When I make them again I will have to increase the quantities though, as the little people ate more than their share, hardly leaving any for me. 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      10/06/2014 at 5:49 pm

      Super – yes it’s amazing how many pancakes little (and big) people can eat. Glad you all enjoyed them:-)

      Reply
  16. Carolyn Clapham

    08/06/2014 at 8:12 am

    I’ve never made Scotch pancakes, but you make it sound so easy! Next time the little people are here for breakfast we’ll make these 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      09/06/2014 at 7:49 pm

      Excellent:-)

      Reply
  17. Ursula Hunt

    06/05/2014 at 3:00 pm

    very mouthwatering photos

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/05/2014 at 4:12 pm

      Thank you:-)

      Reply
  18. Ursula Hunt

    09/04/2014 at 9:41 am

    Gorgeous with lemon curd

    Reply
    • Camilla

      09/04/2014 at 11:37 am

      Yes I really need to get round to posting it, just finished it on a microwave steamed pudding last night:-)

      Reply
  19. Paul Wilson

    08/04/2014 at 12:08 am

    I can almost smell them through the interweb.

    Reply
  20. natz101

    04/04/2014 at 9:34 pm

    I was just thinking of finding a recipe for these today – lovely!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Ursula Hunt

    15/03/2014 at 4:38 pm

    Great recipe will be superb with lemon curd, you used to get lemon cheese but i haven’t seen that for a while

    Reply
    • Camilla

      18/03/2014 at 8:39 pm

      Thanks, I’ve heard about fruit cheese but never tasted it!

      Reply
  22. Ren Behan

    14/03/2014 at 4:10 pm

    Lovely recipe Camilla, I’ve also wanted to make my own version of these pancakes – now I know how. I practically lived on these at Uni! Mentioned in the round-up today x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      14/03/2014 at 9:12 pm

      Thanks Ren – they’re so simple, I don’t know why I never made them before:-)

      Reply
  23. Victoria

    11/03/2014 at 1:45 pm

    Ooh, I’ve never made Scotch pancakes before – it looks easier than I thought!

    Reply
  24. Ursula Hunt

    06/03/2014 at 11:15 am

    These really remind me of my childhood when I spent summers on holiday at my Aunty and Uncles farm in the highlands, great days 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/03/2014 at 4:23 pm

      I love it when food brings back childhood memories:-)

      Reply
  25. Karen

    05/03/2014 at 10:51 am

    FABULOUS combination of flavours Camilla and I think yours look MUCH better than the shop bought ones too! Karen

    Reply
    • Camilla

      05/03/2014 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks Karen, just need some time now to post the Lemon Curd:-)

      Reply
  26. Herbert Appleby

    04/03/2014 at 11:54 pm

    I’ve only got a wok these days so was wondering how to make pancakes this year.. the penny just dropped, cheers!!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      05/03/2014 at 2:14 pm

      There you go, always have to think outside the box:-)

      Reply
  27. Anneli Faiers

    04/03/2014 at 7:21 pm

    Seriously YUM. I love Scotch pancakes and your look fab. My kids would wolf a stack in seconds 🙂 Thanks for entering them in to Four Seasons Food xx

    Reply
    • Camilla

      05/03/2014 at 4:39 pm

      Thank you Anneli, yes kids and pancakes are like hands and gloves:-)

      Reply
  28. Tracy Nixon

    04/03/2014 at 6:01 am

    Happy Pancake Day! Tweeted!

    Reply
  29. lorraine stone

    01/03/2014 at 11:09 am

    These look fantastic, a bit different. Loving the lemon curd too!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/03/2014 at 10:16 am

      Thanks, lemon really goes well with pancakes:-)

      Reply
  30. Maya Russell

    01/03/2014 at 8:30 am

    These look lovely. I think I’ll add chopped dried apricots and maybe add a dollop of apricot jam.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/03/2014 at 10:17 am

      Excellent, I love apricot jam at breakfast time:-)

      Reply
  31. Angela

    28/02/2014 at 7:34 pm

    I’m loving that picture with the slice of butter and lemon curd. Just how I like my pancakes. Delicious.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/02/2014 at 10:17 pm

      Aah thanks Angela, I shall be making these more often now, especially since I have griddle pan:-)

      Reply
  32. Tracy Nixon

    28/02/2014 at 6:02 am

    Looks great!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/02/2014 at 10:17 pm

      Thanks:-)

      Reply
  33. Paul Wilson

    28/02/2014 at 12:17 am

    Perhaps you could do an article on how the various kinds of pancakes differ.

    Reply
  34. Vicky Cole

    27/02/2014 at 11:21 am

    This sounds delicious for a special breakfast

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/02/2014 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you, they are yummy:-)

      Reply
  35. Heather Haigh

    27/02/2014 at 7:59 am

    I must make these for my daughte – she loves pancakes and I’m sure she would love these.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/02/2014 at 10:30 pm

      I’m sure she would:-)

      Reply
  36. Paul Wilson

    27/02/2014 at 12:31 am

    I like the idea of lemon zest in the batter.

    Reply
  37. Javelin Warrior

    26/02/2014 at 9:45 pm

    I have never added raisins to pancakes before, so I’m quite intrigued, Camilla! And I love the lemon curd – pancakes are always better with lemon if you ask me 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/02/2014 at 10:31 pm

      Oh Mark, you just have to try adding dried fruit now:-) (It was my first time too!)

      Reply
  38. Janice

    26/02/2014 at 7:03 pm

    Oh lovely, great combination.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/02/2014 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks Janice:-)

      Reply
  39. Heather Cain

    26/02/2014 at 5:49 pm

    sorry needed to add the 5 stars

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/02/2014 at 10:32 pm

      Aah, thanks sweetie:-)

      Reply
  40. Heather Cain

    26/02/2014 at 5:48 pm

    Oh this looks fabulous – I have to make it – and your good use of the oxo goodies they sound fab as its so difficult to get the right amount in the pan – someone always moans that they get the smallest pancake lol

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/02/2014 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you so much:-)

      Reply

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