DINNER IN 40 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Whisk the flour, salt, eggs, milk, water and oil into a smooth, thin batter. Add the brandy or lemon juice if using. Rest for 20 minutes.
DINNER IN 40 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
DESSERT
Cinnamon Sugar Pancakes
Thin South African pancakes rolled with cinnamon sugar and lemon. Makes about 18; 40 minutes.
Total time40 min
YieldServes 6
DietVegetarian
Shopping10 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Step 2
Mix the sugar and cinnamon.
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Step 3
Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan, pour in a thin layer of batter and swirl to cover the base.
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Step 4
Cook for about 1 minute until the edges lift, flip and cook for 30 seconds more.
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Step 5
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, roll up and serve with lemon.
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Cooking notes
Resting the batter makes thinner, more tender pancakes.
The first pancake is often a tester; adjust the heat.
Keep pancakes warm on a plate over a pot of simmering water.
Good to know
Overmixing or no resting time. Whisk until smooth and rest the batter.
Yes. Keep it in the fridge for up to a day and whisk before using.
Yes. Stack with baking paper between them and freeze for up to two months.
About this recipe
Thin South African pancakes rolled with cinnamon sugar are a rainy-day tradition and a church-fete favourite. A squeeze of lemon cuts the sweetness.
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