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Crème fraiche griddle cakes

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 135 g self-raising flour
  • 2 eggs lightly whisked
  • 125 ml milk
  • 100 g crème fraiche
  • Butter for frying
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Sift flour & a pinch of salt into bowl.
  • Mix together the milk & eggs, stirring well, and add slowly to the flour.
  • Stir in the crème fraiche to make a smooth batter.
  • Heat frying pan & lightly butter.
  • Gently pour mixture into pan forming approx 4” /10cm rounds
  • Cook until edges are crisp & bubbles appear on the surface.
  • Turn & cook undersides.
  • Add a bit more butter to the pan before each batch.
  • Place on a plate & cover with kitchen roll.
  • Repeat until mixture is finished

Notes

Topping suggestions:
Clotted cream with blueberries or strawberries.
Poached or scrambled egg topped with crispy bacon.
Sliced sautéed mushrooms topped with fresh herbs & a spoonful of crème fraiche.
Watercress pate with strips of smoked salmon.
Blueberry & red onion marmalade with goats cheese.
Thinly sliced leeks sautéed in smoked garlic butter topped with coarsely grated or thinly sliced Cheddar cheese.