Pikelets are one of those awesomely easy recipes that can be whipped up in a matter of minutes, cooked and eaten straight away, no fuss.
I make the batter before I pick up the kids from school, let it sit while I go get them (letting the batter sit is not necessary though), while they are unpacking their school bag and getting changed I spoon the mixture into the frying pan.
For our family, one batch is enough for afternoon tea, but sometimes I make a double batch to have enough for afternoon tea and snack for lunch boxes the next day. Find lunchbox ideas here.
Hope you enjoy my easy pikelet recipe!
Easy Pikelets
Serves: serves 18
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23 mins |
Ingredients
- 1 cup
self raising flour - 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons of melted butter
- Extra butter for your frypan
Instructions
- Add the vinegar or lemon juice to the milk to sour it, and set aside.
- Sift the flour and sugar into a large bowl.
- Add eggs and whisk.
- Slowly add in milk and butter, stirring gently with wooden spoon to incorporate the dry ingredients. Then mix well until the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Let the batter sit for 10 minutes to thicken further.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat and brush with a little melted butter.
- Spoon tablespoons of batter into frying pan, cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until small bubbles appear on the surface. Carefully turn, cooking for a further 1-2 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining mixture.
By Kat – The Organised Housewife
6 comments
Just wondering if you can freeze them?
Hi Lisa, Yes I think they would freeze fine. I never have only because they don’t seem to last that long lol.:) I would suggest buttering them and spreading jam on them before you freeze them so when you take them out they are ready to place straight into the lunchbox. Here is a link for a post i did on the blog on what freezable containers i like to use: http://theorganisedhousewife.com.au/lunchbox-ideas/freezer-friendly-lunch-box-food-ideas/
Such a simple and yummy recipe Kat! I love your idea of making the batter before the school run – perfect!
Thanks Lucy.:)x
ARGH!!!! Kat, are you sure the measurements are right? Mine turned out super thick… Maybe it’s me, but I’m sure I measured right…
Oh no Tina! Yes i just double checked, maybe you could try adding a fracion more milk. I’m not sure why they didn’t work out for you.:( Please let me know how you go next time round.:)