Scotch pancakes with butter and jam
Small, soft drop scones that are lovely warm with butter and a spoon of jam.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.20 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the flour and sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the middle and crack in the egg.
- 2
Whisk in the milk a little at a time to make a thick, smooth batter like double cream.
- 3
Lightly oil a frying pan and heat over a medium heat.
- 4
Drop in tablespoons of batter, spaced apart. Cook for 2 minutes until bubbles pop on top and the base is golden.
2 min - 5
Flip and cook for 1 minute more. Keep warm wrapped in a clean tea towel while you cook the rest.
1 min - 6
Serve warm with butter and jam.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.