American blueberry pancakes

Method

• step 1

  Mix together 200g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.

• step 2

  Beat 1 egg with 300ml milk, make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and whisk in the milk to make a thick smooth batter.

• step 3

  Beat in a knob of melted butter, and gently stir in half of the 150g pack of blueberries.

• step 4

  Heat a teaspoon of sunflower oil or small knob of butter in a large non-stick frying pan.

• step 5

  Drop a large tablespoonful of the batter per pancake into the pan to make pancakes about 7.5cm across. Make three or four pancakes at a time.

• step 6

  Cook for about 3 minutes over a medium heat until small bubbles appear on the surface of each pancake, then turn and cook another 2-3 minutes until golden.

• step 7

  Cover with kitchen paper to keep warm while you use up the rest of the batter.

• step 8

  Serve with golden or maple syrup and the rest of the blueberries.