125g / 4 ounces of plain flour
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons of caster sugar
1 beaten egg
300ml / ½ pint of milk
25g / 1 ounce of melted butter
Oil or butter to grease the pan
To serve caster sugar and fresh lemon

METHOD

Place the flour, salt and sugar in a bowl and make a hole in the middle.
Pour the egg and some of the milk into the hole.
Whisk the mixture to mix in the flour to create a stiff paste.
Using the whisk, add the butter and the rest of the milk.
Pour the mixture into a jug and leave to stand for a little while.

Warm the oil or butter in a suitable pan (a pancake pan or a 7" frying pan).
Pour a small amount of the mixture into the pan to create a thin layer.
Cook the pancake for 1-2 minutes until light brown, before tossing / turning.
Cook the other side for a few seconds.

Serve with a sprinkling of caster sugar and a wedge of fresh lemon.

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