EASY CAKES & DESSERTS

Crepe batter

Makes approx. 8-10 crepes

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups plain flour Pinch salt

2 eggs

1½ cups milk

1 tablespoon oil

METHOD

1.Place all ingredients into a medium mixing bowl.

2.Place the Stick Blender into the ingredients and blend until just combined (about 40 seconds).

3.Pour ¼ cup of mixture into a preheated and lightly greased fry pan. Cook until light golden brown, turn and cook other side. Remove, keep warm. Repeat with remaining mixture.

4.Serve hot drizzled with lemon juice and sprinkled with powdered sugar.

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PANCAKES

Makes approx. 8-10 pancakes

INGREDIENTS

1 cup plain flour

¼teaspoon salt 1 egg

1¼ cups milk

2 tablespoons butter, softened

METHOD

1.Combine the flour, salt, egg and milk into the blending jug or medium mixing bowl.

2.Place the Stick Blender into the ingredients and blend to form a smooth batter.

3.Heat a small greased frying pan over a moderate heat; pour a small quantity of batter into frying pan to cover base of pan.

4.Cook until bubbles come to the surface and break.

5.Carefully turn the pancake over and cook until golden brown. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining batter mixture.

Serve with maple syrup and ice cream.

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Breville BSB400XL manual Easy Cakes & Desserts, Crepe batter, Pancakes

BSB400XL specifications

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