Here is a recipe for a pancake, otherwise known as "Scottish pancakes," which Queen Elizabeth made for President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the occasion of his visit to Balmoral Castle in 1959. According to the National Archives, they were made from a family recipe. She later sent a letter to the president and attached a recipe recommending the use of molasses instead of powdered sugar.
It is necessary
- - 400 g flour
- - 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- - 200 ml of milk
- - 2 eggs
- - 2 teaspoons of baking soda
- - 1 teaspoon of bite
- - 2 teaspoons butter, melted
Instructions
Step 1
European butter had a higher fat content than regular butter, so if you have country butter, your pancakes will look more like the queen made. Most pancake recipes have a little salt added. It is not known whether the queen used salted butter or regular butter, there is no indication of this in the recipe.
The original recipe mentions an ingredient called "cream of tartar". In fact, these are salts of tartaric acid, or the so-called "tartar". It was used to make wine to start the fermentation process. In this recipe, we've replaced these ingredients with regular baking soda and vinegar to create a lush pancake. You can also add some cornstarch.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon vinegar, and salt. Toss eggs and sugar in a separate bowl. Add half the milk. Make a well in the middle of the flour and pour into the milk and egg mixture. Whisk until smooth, adding milk until you get the consistency you want - thin enough, but not spreading in the pan.
Step 3
Preheat a skillet and cook over medium heat. Fry with a little oil, brushing the pan with a napkin. Spoon out the dough with a large spoon. When bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the olives (usually after 2-3 minutes), turn them over with a metal spatula. Fry on the other side for a minute. The pancakes should be slightly crispy. Remove to a plate and cover with a clean tea towel to keep them warm while you cook the rest of the pancakes.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with butter, jam or honey.
