BASIC PANCAKES

When you think of breakfast, I bet your mind immediately thinks of pancakes. The quintessential brunch staple, smothered with maple syrup and berries.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups milk

• 1 egg

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups self-raising flour

• 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

• 1/3 cup caster sugar

• 25g butter, melted

Method:

1. Whisk milk, egg and vanilla together in a jug. Sift flour and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Stir in sugar. Make a well in centre. Add milk mixture. Whisk until just combined.

2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Brush pan with butter. Using 1/4 cup mixture per pancake, cook 2 pancakes for 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbles appear on surface. Turn and cook for 3 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining mixture, brushing pan with butter between batches.

3. Serve with whipped cream, berries and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.