Savoury pancakes

100g white plain flour

25g wholemeal plain flour

2 eggs 

275 ml semi-skimmed milk

Pinch paprika powder

Spray oil for frying

6 slices of ham

60g canned pineapple pieces

60g reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Weighing scales, grater, chopping board, sieve, mixing bowl, small bowl, fork, mixing spoon, measuring jug, frying pan, measuring spoons, fish slice. 

1. Grate the cheese.
2. Sift the flours and paprika into the mixing bowl.
3. Break the eggs into the separate bowl and beat with the fork.
4. Make a well in the flour and add the eggs mixing with the wooden spoon.
5. Gradually add the milk, mixing well to remove any lumps.
6. Pour the mixture into the measuring jug.
7. Add a little spray oil to a frying pan on a medium heat.
8. Pour three 15ml spoons of the mixture in the centre of the frying pan.
9. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and then turn using the fish slice.
10. Cook the underside of the pancake for one minute or until golden brown.
11. Grate the cheese and drain the pineapple.
12. Roll up pancakes with the ham, pineapple and cheese.

• Focus on fibre: Use 125g of wholemeal flour to boost the fibre content of the dish.
• Turn up the flavour: Different herbs, spices or fillings can be added to the pancake recipe for a different taste.
• Food skills: Check out our food skills videos to help understand the key skills used in this recipe.

Be ingredient aware!

Check for any food allergy, intolerance, special dietary requirement or religious/cultural reasons for not handling or eating the ingredients in this recipe. 

You may need to modify the recipe accordingly. For example, for those with an allergy to gluten, use a gluten-free flour. Always check food labels for allergens, and suitability for vegetarians and vegans.

For full guidance and up-to-date information on the 14 allergens, please visit the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website. 
  

Nutritional information

This recipe serves four portions based on portion size guidance for 11-18 year olds , if serving to younger children then they may require a smaller portion and if serving to adults, they may require a bit more. 

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