Pancake Day: A recipe from the Moomins
- Makes 14 pancakes
- Easy
The Moomins reveals how to make gorgeous pancakes served with glistening strawberry jam and a generous dollop of whipped cream
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Ingredients
- wheat flour 80g
- barley flour 20g
- milk 500ml
- Salt 1/2 tsp
- Eggs 2
- a knob of butter
- strawberry jam or whipped cream for serving
Method
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Step 1
Whisk the flours into the milk and add the salt. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and let it rest for half an hour. Heat a frying pan and add the butter. Pour the batter into the centre of the pan so that it spreads out to form a thin, lace-like layer. Once the underside of the pancake has cooked, fry the other side until it is a lovely golden colour then place on a preheated plate and cover with a lid. Continue until you use up all the batter. Serve with strawberry jam or whipped cream.
To set a suitably cosy mood, the recipe is accompanied by this lovely quote from Jansson’s Comet In Moominland (Puffin, £5.99)
The Moomins Cook Book by Tove Jansson and Sami Malila (SelfMadeHero) is a beautifully illustrated introduction to Finnish cuisine.