Instructions: Lift the simmering plate lid for about 30 minutes before cooking the pancakes to cool the plate down.

Measure all the ingredients into a bowl and beat until smooth.

The mixture should be a thickish batteryou may have to add a little more milk.

Take apiece of kitchen paper make it into a pad then dip in oil and grease the simmering plate.

Take a tablespoon of the batter pour on to the simmering plate and spread to a round of about 65mm.

Allow to lightly brown underneath and let the top set about 2 to 3 minutes.

Turn over and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Lift off and keep warm covered with a teatowel.

Continue cooking until all the batter has been used up.

Serve warm with butter.

Some might like maple syrup or honey as well.

These ore cooked on the simmering plate rather than in an oven and are delicious for tea.

Makes 8

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