Scotch Pancakes or Drop Scones

Otherwise known as drop scones, Scotch Pancakes are my favourite teatime treats for hungry boys in a hurry, unexpected visitors, or just when I feel like stuffing my face with pancakes!    Made and demolished in minutes, the recipe is so simple, it's almost embarrassing...

The recipe below makes about 12, and I usually make and serve as I go, with anticipation being closely followed by a feeding frenzy….   They can apparently be served cold, but in 20 years or so, I’ve never managed it! 

Scotch Pancakes

Scotch Pancakes (Drop Scones)

4oz/110g self raising flour

1 tbsp caster sugar

1 egg, beaten

¼ pint/130ml milk

Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl, make a well in the centre and stir in the egg and enough milk to give a thickish dropping batter.  Don’t beat it, it’s meant to be very quick and light.

Heat a large frying pan, grease the base with a non-tasting oil or butter, and then drop dessertspoonfuls of the mixture, well spaced.  Cook until you can see bubbles coming, then turn over the pancakes and do the other side.  Maximum time taken is about 5-6 minutes. 

Toss onto a plate, dredge with caster sugar and serve with lemon juice or syrup.