The Ultimate Pancake Recipe

Pancake Update!!!

We are having a Pancake-Off. Me and Mr Mean are going head-to-head in the pancake-making stakes in the ultimate breakfast fluff test. He should win. After all, he does make a batch every weekend. But has he become complacent? Has his methods become sloppy over all these weeks? 

These aren't strictly traditional pancakes, like the French crepe, but a great alternative. They are a light and fluffy Scotch pancake - also known as drop scones.

Well, the verdict's in. And I'm the winner! Yes! Sorry Mr Mean. I followed my recipe to the letter, except that I forgot I was making a double batch and added half the milk which resulted in a super thick and fluffy pancake. Very cheeky! So here's the recipe for my Super Thick Award-Winning Pancakes!

English Scones Recipe

My old cookery book (folder) had been in storage for nearly a year now. I had been waiting for a long time to get the old thing out so I could finally bake some of my Nana's famous scones! 

You see I have a thing about scones. I am almost always disappointed with the scones they have in cafes and such establishments. They are always puffed up with far too much baking powder. The texture is nasty and slightly springy and you can always taste the excessive use of rising agent because they really couldn't be bothered to invest time in the right method of scone making ( I'm not fussy, honest!).

My Nana was a scone making expert. Every Friday, she would bake a batch of scones, as well as, two different cakes for the weekend (my Grandad had a very sweet tooth and would always have a big slice of cake before his sandwiches!). Before I started school, I would love to go round to Nana's house on a Friday and help her bake. Now my children really enjoy helping me bake and I'm really pleased I have my much-loved Nana's recipe to share with them...