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 INGREDIENTS    1 1/2 cups self-raising our  1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup caster sugar  2 eggs, lightly beaten  60g butter, melted, cooled  1 cup (250ml) milk  1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence  Butter, extra, to serve  Maple syrup, to serve . METHOD  Step 1      Sift the our and baking powder into a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar. Combine the                   eggs, butter, milk and vanilla in a jug. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients.                         Pour in the milk mixture and use a whisk to mix to a smooth batter. Cover with plastic                        wrap. Stand 10 minutes.  Step 2      Heat a medium non-stick frypan over medium to low heat. Lightly oil with cookin...

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