DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl.
DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
BREAKFAST
Flapjacks
Fluffy South African flapjacks: small, thick pancakes ready in 25 minutes. Serve with syrup, honey or cheese and jam.
Total time25 min
YieldServes 4
DietNo specific diet
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DifficultyEasy
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Method
4 steps · about 25 minutes total
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Step 2
Whisk the eggs, milk and melted butter together, then stir into the flour until just combined.
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Step 3
Heat a lightly greased pan over medium heat. Drop in tablespoons of batter.
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Step 4
Cook until bubbles appear on top, flip and cook for one minute more until golden.
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Cooking notes
A few lumps in the batter are fine; overmixing makes flapjacks tough.
Keep cooked flapjacks warm under a clean tea towel.
Serve with syrup, honey, cheese and jam, or berries and yogurt.
Good to know
In South Africa the names are often used for the same small, thick pancakes.
Yes. Freeze them flat with paper between them and reheat in a toaster or pan.
Yes. Drop a few blueberries or banana slices onto each flapjack before flipping.
About this recipe
In South Africa, flapjacks are small, thick, fluffy pancakes rather than oat bars. They are quick to make and perfect for breakfast or a weekend treat with syrup or cheese and jam.
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