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Pancakes etc

February 24, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 26 Comments

Sarah and I have been enjoying reading all of your lovely comments on her Think Pink Giveaway Post. It is easy to see why Pink is such a universally popular colour!

In celebration of Shrove Tuesday , I made up a batch of Apple and Cinnamon Pikelets. They were delicious, even if they didn’t look quite as good as the ones I made for Du Jour. The kids enjoyed the last of them in their lunchboxes today. 

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

1 cup self raising flour, sifted
One quarter teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
Pinch salt
3 tablespoons sugar
Two thirds cup milk
1 egg
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 apple, peeled and grated

Topping:
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar

Method:
Add sugar to dry ingredients. Mix to a smooth batter with beaten egg and milk. Add melted butter. Stir though grated apple.
Heat and grease skillet. Drop dessert spoonfuls on to pan. Cook until bubbly on top, light brown underneath. Turn , cook other side.
Serve with cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top.
Makes approximately 18

I have just finished making some mats to use on the bedside tables in the guest bedroom. They match these cushions. 

I received this lovely scrap pack in the mail last week as part of the Amitie Blog VIP. I have already put the fabrics to good use in a secret project. 

Don’t forget to check back on Saturday when Sarah will be drawing her giveaway! 

Posted by Lisa

Filed Under: Sewing

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Comments

  1. randi says

    February 25, 2009 at 6:58 am

    Yummy! I haven’t eaten yet this morning and those pancakes look wonderful! 😉

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  2. Dancin' Puffin says

    February 25, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    Oh my goodness, I’ve got to try these Apple and Cinnamon Pikelets! They look fabulous. Thank you for the recipe 🙂 x

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  3. Christy says

    February 25, 2009 at 1:22 am

    Just added that to my recipe box! Thank you Lisa!

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  4. PaisleyJade says

    February 25, 2009 at 2:00 am

    Yum! Lovely photo too.

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  5. Jackie says

    February 25, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    yummy pancakes, it makes me hungry ! I love the sewing FOs, very nice.

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  6. Stephanie says

    February 25, 2009 at 2:49 am

    It’s really really early here and those pancakes would be delicious with my cup of tea. I’ll definitely be making that recipe. Thanks! Love the fabric bundle.

    Reply
  7. Knit and Sew City Girl says

    February 25, 2009 at 5:28 am

    Hi! Your pancakes looks so yummy. I made some crepe style pancakes for Shrove Tuesday (my daughter calls it Pancake Day). Thanks for the receipe. I will add my receipe later on.

    Nice fabrics by the way.

    Mary

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  8. Handmade in Israel says

    February 25, 2009 at 10:04 am

    Oh! I used to love it when my Mum made pancakes for Shrove Tuesday! We gobbled them down. I’d long forgotten about it. Thanks for reminder. I may have a go at that recipe. Yum!

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  9. Terriaw says

    February 25, 2009 at 10:14 am

    Those little pancakes look delicious!

    And I love that mat you made for the bedside table. I need to make a couple of those for our guest room – great way to use some scraps.

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  10. Philigry says

    February 25, 2009 at 11:07 am

    love all of those fabrics. the mats for the tables is a great idea too.

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  11. Jelly Wares says

    February 25, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    Those piklets look DELICIOUS!!!! I love the mat for the bedside table and that fabric from amity is divine… Lots of lovliness in this post Lisa..

    Take Care
    Jodie 🙂

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  12. Jessica says

    February 25, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    I love those little quilted mats!

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  13. our shabby cottage says

    February 25, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    Those do look yummy!

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  14. Suzie says

    February 26, 2009 at 2:31 am

    Thanks for the recipe, the pancakes really look delicious! You got beautiful fabrics!

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  15. raining sheep says

    February 26, 2009 at 7:46 am

    The place mat is so cute…hmm, I have some nice scraps of fabric, what a good idea. I love pancakes! It’s weird because I hardly ever make them…maybe it’s time.

    Reply
  16. A World in a PAN says

    February 26, 2009 at 9:03 am

    Love pancakes! I’m in Amsterdam and their version is the Pankoeken with cheese, bacon, mushrooms, onions … which they can have for lunch.

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  17. A World in a PAN says

    February 26, 2009 at 9:04 am

    Love pancakes! I’m in Amsterdam and their version is the Pankoeken with cheese, bacon, mushrooms, onions … which they can have for lunch.

    Reply
  18. Katie says

    February 26, 2009 at 11:45 am

    This isn’t anything to do with this post but… I love your blog, it makes me smile and I look forward to what you guys will have to say next. Thank you.

    Reply
  19. Peg - Happy In Quilting says

    February 26, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    Wow, those pancakes sound good…lovely mats for your bedside tables…

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  20. Carrie P. says

    February 26, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    Yummy!! Can’t wait to see what you do with the fabrics.

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  21. Michelle says

    February 27, 2009 at 3:06 am

    love pancakes…i slice up banana and pop the slices on after i pour them, then flip them over …and of course sprinkle with lots of sugar and gobble them up…yum…

    Reply
  22. Rustic Tarts says

    February 27, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    I feel like scones this afternoon but I think I might try your recipe instead – love anything with cinnamon!

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  23. Sheri Howard says

    February 27, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    I hate secrets, I don’t especially like Christmas because of that…I hope you tell us soon what you are using those pretty fabrics for…I don’t “wait” well.

    Reply
  24. Leanne says

    March 1, 2009 at 2:22 am

    Mmmmm pancakes I love them with lemon and sugar.

    Reply
  25. Rachael Rabbit says

    March 2, 2009 at 8:27 am

    I love the bedside table mats – I must steal that idea … if that is ok …. 😉

    Reply
  26. Shannon says

    March 3, 2009 at 9:08 am

    Thanks for sharing the recipe – looks delicious! And I am looking forward to seeing what becomes of your new fabrics… I love those colors!

    Reply

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