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savoury pancake

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It's traditional to use up stores for shrove tuesday so we usually reach for the frying pan once a year to recreate the humble pancake.

I guess a modern store cupboard would contain a great selection of canned and packaged products and you wouldn't be able to create a pancake. 
Here's a savoury pancake that can be used all year round and would make a great brunch too.

Remember, a pancake's for life not just shrove tuesday...

 
To make the pancake
175g plain flour
2 eggs
390 ml milk
seasoning - salt and ground pepper
vegetable oil for frying
8 rashers of bacon
On the side
creme fraiche or soured cream
freshly chopped chives
ground black pepper






To make the pancake:

1.  preheat the oven to 140C, 275F, Gas Mark 1 

2.  heat a large frying pan until very hot add the bacon and fry until the fat runs and the bacon is browned - or grill if you prefer drain on kitchen paper and keep warm

3.  place the flour,egg and pinch of salt in a large bowl and whisk until smooth and lump free then stir in the cooked bacon and the chives transfer the batter to a measuring jug

4.  heat the oil in a frying pan until very hot, then pour most of it into a heatproof container, leaving just enough oil to coat the pan

5.  pour in a little of the batter, tilting the pan to evenly cover the base with a thin layer

6.  fry over a moderate heat, shaking the pan gently so it doesn't stick, until the underside is golden - this will only take 1-2 minutes

7.  using a palette knife (rather than attempting to flip it) turn the pancakes over and cook the other side until golden

8.  roll or fold into quarters, transfer to an oven-proof plate, cover well with foil and place in the middle of the oven
to keep warm whilst you repeat with the remaining batter

9.  serve on a plate with a dollop of creme fraiche (mix chopped chives and some ground black pepper into the creme fraiche beforehand - or you could finely grate cheese and add this into the creme fraiche too)
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