Classic pancakes

Makes About 12

• 125g plain flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 300g whole milk
• 0 Butter

Step 1
Oil for frying.

Step 2
Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl, then make a well in the centre.

Step 3
Crack the egg into the well, then add the melted butter and half the milk.

Step 4
Gradually stir the liquid into the flour with a wooden spoon, until all the ingredients have been incorporated.

Step 5
Beat well to make a smooth batter.

Step 6
Stir in the remaining milk and let stand for about 30 minutes.

Step 7
Stir again before using.

Step 8
To make the pancakes, heat a small, heavy-based frying pan until very hot, then turn down the heat to medium.

Step 9
Lightly grease with oil and ladle in enough batter to coat the base of the pan thinly (two-three tablespoons), tilting the pan so the mixture spreads evenly.

Step 10
Cook over a medium heat for one to two minutes, or until the batter looks dry on top and begins to brown at the edges.

Step 11
Flip the pancake with a spatula, and cook the second side.

Step 12
Turn out on to a plate, smear with a little butter, sprinkle with sugar and, finally, splash with a squeeze of lemon juice – or simply with Nutella.