Pikelets – Good Old Aussie Ones

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 5
Pikelets - Good Old Aussie Ones
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ounces self raising flour
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon sugar
1 medium egg
4 fluid ounces milk , soured with
1 teaspoon vinegar or 1 teaspoon lemon juice , added to the measured milk
2 teaspoons of melted butter
extra butter , for frying the pikelets

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
175
Sugar
6g
Fat
4g
Pikelets are a popular breakfast food in Australia. They are a cross between a pancake and a crumpet, and are similar to American pancakes. Pikelets can be sweet or savory, and are usually served with butter and honey or jam. The difference between pikelets and pancakes is that pikelets are smaller and thicker, and are cooked on both sides. This makes them fluffier and more filling. The recipe for pikelets is simple and can be made quickly with common pantry ingredients. This recipe for Good Old Aussie Ones is a classic version of pikelets that have been enjoyed by Australians for generations.

Instructions

1.Sift the flour, salt and bicarb into a bowl.
2.Add sugar.
3.Lightly beat egg.
4.Mix the egg with the milk and vinegar or lemon juice and melted butter.
5.Pour into the flour mixture and beat together until smooth.
6.Set aside for 5 minutes.
7.Grease a large frying pan with butter.
8.Heat over a medium heat.
9.Drop a tablespoon of the mixture into the pan.
10.Cook until bubbles come to the surface and the pikelet is golden brown underneath.
11.Turn and cook until the other side is golden brown.
12.Keep pikelets warm in the oven or under a clean tea-towel.
13.Repeat until all the mixture is used.

PROS

Quick and easy to make.

Pikelets are versatile and can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack or as a dessert.

CONS

High in calories and carbohydrates.

Serve with moderation for a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pikelets are a great source of carbohydrates and protein.
They contain calcium, which is essential for strong bones.
They also contain vitamin D, which helps in the absorption of calcium.
To make them healthier, you can swap out some of the flour for wholemeal flour and reduce the sugar.

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