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Fluffy Pikelets

Makes approx 12

1½ cups self raising flour

 

Pinch of salt

 

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

2 tablespoons sugar

1 egg

1¼ cups milk

4-5 drops vanilla extract

40g butter or margarine

1.Sift flour, salt and soda into the Mixmaster bowl. Add sugar, egg, milk and vanilla. With the bowl speed set on Low speed, start mixing on Low speed (1-2) until combined.

2.Increase to Medium speed (5) and beat for 1-2 minutes until smooth.

3.Fold in melted butter on Low speed (1). Place spoonfuls onto a hot Sunbeam Frypan and cook until browned on both sides.

Note: Suitable to freeze and reheat.

Serving suggestions:

Serve pikelets hot or cold.

Serve with whipped cream and jam for a sweet treat.

For a savoury treat, top with vegemite & butter or ham & cheese.

Add freshly chopped herbs to the batter and serve cooked pikelets with cream cheese, smoked salmon and caviar.

Cornflake Cookies

125g butter or margarine

½cup caster sugar 1 egg

½teaspoon vanilla essence

½cup currants

½cup desiccated coconut 1¼ cups self raising flour Pinch of salt

2 cups cornflakes, crushed

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease, line baking trays.

2.Using the Mixmaster bowl and with the bowl speed set on Low, cream together butter and sugar on Medium speed (6).

3.Add egg and beat well.

4.Reduce to Low speed (1) and add vanilla, currants and coconut.

5.On Low speed (1) fold in flour and salt in two portions, until mixture is well combined.

6.Spread cornflakes onto a piece of paper and drop teaspoonfuls of mixture onto cornflakes. Roll to coat.

7.Place onto prepared slides and bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool on trays.

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Sunbeam MX7700 Fluffy Pikelets, Serving suggestions, Cornflake Cookies, Preheat oven to 180C. Grease, line baking trays

MX7700 specifications

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