Cheese and Ham Pancakes (Pikelets!)
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(27)
Ingredients
13 servings
- 1 cup / 150 g plain flour (all purpose flour)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 egg
- 215 ml / 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp milk (Note 1)
- 1 1/4 cups / 150 g grated cheddar cheese (Note 2)
- 1 1/4 cups / 225g chopped ham (Note 3)
- 1 1/2 cups shallots / scallions (, finely sliced (about 4 stalks)
- 2 - 3 tbsp butter
- Sour cream (highly recommend, or use yoghurt)
- Extra chopped shallots
- Extra chopped ham (, cooked)
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Preparation
Step 1
Place flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix to combine.
Step 2
Make a well in the centre. Add egg and milk. Mix until flour is incorporated - small lumps is fine (see video / photo in post).
Step 3
Add cheese, ham and shallots. Stir through - it should have a soft dropping consistency.
Step 4
Heat a non stick pan over medium high heat (or medium if your stove is strong).
Step 5
If using extra ham for toppings: cook it in just 1 tsp butter until golden, then remove onto paper towels to drain.
Step 6
For the pancakes: Add about 2 tsp butter, swirl to melt.
Step 7
Place 1/4 cup batter in the pan (Note 4), then roughly spread into a 7cm / 3" circle. Repeat to fill the pan (I do 3 in a small pan, 4 in a large).
Step 8
Cook for 2 minutes until the underside is deep golden. Don't wait for bubbles like normal pancakes, they won't appear.
Step 9
Flip and cook the other side for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove onto a rack.
Step 10
Add a bit of extra butter and repeat with remaining batter.
Step 11
Serve with dollops of sour cream (virtually mandatory!), sprinkled with extra cooked ham and shallots, if desired.
Step 12
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