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Breakfast for 12

Plain Pancakes

These thin pancakes blend flour, eggs, and milk into a smooth batter cooked in a lightly oiled skillet.

Typical price

$0.39for 4 servings

$0.10 per serving$0.39 for 4

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Plain Pancakes

British and IrishVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfasts

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Eggs$0.30 each typical2$0.60Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical11 oz$0.43Typical price
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical0.25$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown$1.18

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourOlive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 100 g plain flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 300 ml milk
  • 1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil plus a little extra for frying (optional)
  • lemon wedges to serve (optional)
  • caster sugar to serve (optional)

Steps

  1. Whisk the flour and eggs with half the milk in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. Gradually whisk in the remaining milk and 1 tablespoon oil.
  3. Rest the batter for 10 minutes while heating a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Lightly oil the skillet and pour in enough batter to coat the bottom.
  5. Cook each pancake for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly golden and the eggs are fully set.
  6. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a little oil between pancakes as needed.

Swaps

  • Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

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