My favourite shop bought pancakes are fluffy lemon & raisin ones so I thought I’d set about making my own for Pancake Day aka Shrove Tuesday which is next Tuesday 4th March. 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!
The good thing about these 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 had these pancakes with some delicious home-made Lemon Curd which I shall be posting very soon!
To 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 submnitting my pancakes to Sarah of Maison Cupcake’s challenge Dead Easy Desserts as these pancakes are so versatile!
- 100g Plain Flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tbsp Caster sugar
- 1 Egg, separated
- 150 mls Semi-skimmed milk
- 25g Butter
- Grated zest of 1 small lemon
- Handful of raisins or currants
- 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.
Home made lemon curd really hits the spot!
Disclaimer: Thank you to Oxo for the Batter Dispenser and Omelette Turner, I was not paid for this post and all opinions are my own.
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Jacqueline Roberts
24/08/2015 at 6:31 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They are my favourite pancake too, I buy mine from Co-op. Might have to try that Lemon curd mind.
Camilla
24/08/2015 at 3:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh do, it’s so good:-)
Kat Allinson
06/07/2015 at 7:56 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I am going to have to try these at the weekend they look delicious!
Camilla
06/07/2015 at 8:05 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Kat – enjoy:-)
tiggerific1973
08/05/2015 at 4:36 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These are my all time favourite! I will try these at weekend 🙂
Camilla
08/05/2015 at 5:52 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh yes, they’re really yummy:-)
hannah walker
01/02/2015 at 3:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks delicious will be trying these pancakes soon.
Camilla
01/02/2015 at 10:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Well pancake day must be around the corner now:-)
Maya Russell
08/01/2015 at 5:35 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I have some raisins & dried cranberries to use up – hope to make these.
Camilla
08/01/2015 at 10:44 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Fab, enjoy:-)
Ursula Hunt
20/10/2014 at 8:28 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love these pancakes make a great sunday brunch
Ann Robinson
10/10/2014 at 2:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
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
Camilla
11/10/2014 at 11:42 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I know that feeling LOL:-)
Anne Dalzell
28/09/2014 at 7:18 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
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
Camilla
30/09/2014 at 4:38 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh dear, well this is definitely something you need to remedy right away! I’d start by making my Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd!:-)
William Gould
23/09/2014 at 9:08 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love the shop bought lemon and raisin ones, never though to make them myself!
Camilla
23/09/2014 at 5:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
And nor had I until then:-)
Paul Wilson
30/07/2014 at 12:06 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I should make some of these in honour of the games.
bev
06/07/2014 at 11:03 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Always wondered how to make these – now I know! Thanks!
Felicity Kelly
14/06/2014 at 9:32 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I adore these, will give it a go!!!
Carolyn Clapham
10/06/2014 at 12:33 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
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. 🙂
Camilla
10/06/2014 at 5:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Super – yes it’s amazing how many pancakes little (and big) people can eat. Glad you all enjoyed them:-)
Carolyn Clapham
08/06/2014 at 8:12 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
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 🙂
Camilla
09/06/2014 at 7:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Excellent:-)
Ursula Hunt
06/05/2014 at 3:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
very mouthwatering photos
Camilla
06/05/2014 at 4:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you:-)
Ursula Hunt
09/04/2014 at 9:41 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Gorgeous with lemon curd
Camilla
09/04/2014 at 11:37 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes I really need to get round to posting it, just finished it on a microwave steamed pudding last night:-)
Paul Wilson
08/04/2014 at 12:08 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I can almost smell them through the interweb.
natz101
04/04/2014 at 9:34 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I was just thinking of finding a recipe for these today – lovely!!!! 🙂
Ursula Hunt
15/03/2014 at 4:38 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great recipe will be superb with lemon curd, you used to get lemon cheese but i haven’t seen that for a while
Camilla
18/03/2014 at 8:39 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, I’ve heard about fruit cheese but never tasted it!
Ren Behan
14/03/2014 at 4:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
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
Camilla
14/03/2014 at 9:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Ren – they’re so simple, I don’t know why I never made them before:-)
Victoria
11/03/2014 at 1:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ooh, I’ve never made Scotch pancakes before – it looks easier than I thought!
Ursula Hunt
06/03/2014 at 11:15 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These really remind me of my childhood when I spent summers on holiday at my Aunty and Uncles farm in the highlands, great days 🙂
Camilla
06/03/2014 at 4:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love it when food brings back childhood memories:-)
Karen
05/03/2014 at 10:51 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
FABULOUS combination of flavours Camilla and I think yours look MUCH better than the shop bought ones too! Karen
Camilla
05/03/2014 at 2:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Karen, just need some time now to post the Lemon Curd:-)
Herbert Appleby
04/03/2014 at 11:54 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’ve only got a wok these days so was wondering how to make pancakes this year.. the penny just dropped, cheers!!
Camilla
05/03/2014 at 2:14 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
There you go, always have to think outside the box:-)
Anneli Faiers
04/03/2014 at 7:21 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
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
Camilla
05/03/2014 at 4:39 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Anneli, yes kids and pancakes are like hands and gloves:-)
Tracy Nixon
04/03/2014 at 6:01 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Happy Pancake Day! Tweeted!
lorraine stone
01/03/2014 at 11:09 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look fantastic, a bit different. Loving the lemon curd too!
Camilla
02/03/2014 at 10:16 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, lemon really goes well with pancakes:-)
Maya Russell
01/03/2014 at 8:30 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look lovely. I think I’ll add chopped dried apricots and maybe add a dollop of apricot jam.
Camilla
02/03/2014 at 10:17 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Excellent, I love apricot jam at breakfast time:-)
Angela
28/02/2014 at 7:34 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’m loving that picture with the slice of butter and lemon curd. Just how I like my pancakes. Delicious.
Camilla
28/02/2014 at 10:17 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aah thanks Angela, I shall be making these more often now, especially since I have griddle pan:-)
Tracy Nixon
28/02/2014 at 6:02 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks great!
Camilla
28/02/2014 at 10:17 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks:-)
Paul Wilson
28/02/2014 at 12:17 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Perhaps you could do an article on how the various kinds of pancakes differ.
Vicky Cole
27/02/2014 at 11:21 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds delicious for a special breakfast
Camilla
28/02/2014 at 10:21 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, they are yummy:-)
Heather Haigh
27/02/2014 at 7:59 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I must make these for my daughte – she loves pancakes and I’m sure she would love these.
Camilla
28/02/2014 at 10:30 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’m sure she would:-)
Paul Wilson
27/02/2014 at 12:31 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I like the idea of lemon zest in the batter.
Javelin Warrior
26/02/2014 at 9:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
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 🙂
Camilla
28/02/2014 at 10:31 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh Mark, you just have to try adding dried fruit now:-) (It was my first time too!)
Janice
26/02/2014 at 7:03 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh lovely, great combination.
Camilla
28/02/2014 at 10:31 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Janice:-)
Heather Cain
26/02/2014 at 5:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
sorry needed to add the 5 stars
Camilla
28/02/2014 at 10:32 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aah, thanks sweetie:-)
Heather Cain
26/02/2014 at 5:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
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
Camilla
28/02/2014 at 10:32 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you so much:-)
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