RECIPE OF HOT CAKES

 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 cooking spray.                  Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until small bubbles appear                  on the surface. Turn over and cook for 1 minute or until golden and cooked through.                            Remove from pan and keep warm. Repeat with remaining mixture.

Step 3       Serve hotcakes with extra butter and maple syrup.