Instructions: To prepare the pancakes, place the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Gradually add the beaten egg and milk. Beat the batter until smooth. Allow the batter to stand for 30 minutes.

To prepare the sauce, place the sugar into a small saucepan over a moderate heat and allow the sugar to caramelise. Pour in the cream gradually and reduce the heat, add the butter, stir constantly to ensure each piece of butter is incorporated into the sauce. Add the bourbon to taste.

Heat the oil in a frying pan over a moderate heat, when the oil is hot pour a little of the batter into the pan to make a pancake approximately 5cm (2 inch) in diameter. Cook the pancake for 1 minute on each side. It should be possible to cook 2-3 pancakes at one time.

Keep the pancakes warm by covering them with kitchen foil. Re-oil the frying pan between each batch of pancakes.

Serve the pancakes in stacks with warm bourbon fudge sauce and your favourite ice cream.

Notes Alternatively Scotch pancakes could be used instead of making pancakes.

NOTES : An American influenced dessert, sweet, sticky and not for the diet conscious.

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