Prosecco and citrus pancakes

Prosecco and citrus pancakes
We’ve upgraded the classic British lemon and sugar combo with a splash of fizz – try it for Pancake Day
Serves 4  / 
Prep 20 mins  / 
Cook 5 mins

Ingredients

350ml Coop Irresistible prosecco
50g Fairtrade caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp
Zest of 1 lemon, juice of ½
125g Coop plain flour
2 large local eggs, beaten
150ml local whole milk
Sunflower oil, for greasing
Vanilla ice cream, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Make a syrup: in a pan, gently heat 200ml of the prosecco, the 50g sugar and the lemon juice until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, cook for a further minute and set aside.

2. Combine the flour and remaining sugar, make a well and add the egg, along with 75ml of the prosecco. Mix to form a smooth batter, drawing in the flour from the sides as you go. Add the remaining prosecco and the milk, whisking well to combine.

3. Grease a non-stick frying pan with a little oil and place over a medium heat. When it’s hot, add just enough batter to cover the base, tilting the pan to create a thin, even layer. Cook until the underside is golden, then flip and repeat for the other side. Turn out onto a plate, keep warm, then make 7 more pancakes.

4. Fold the pancakes in half, then half again, and drizzle with the prosecco syrup. Sprinkle over the zest and serve with a scoop of ice cream on the side, if you like.

Tips

Drink responsibly. For more information visit drinkaware.co.uk