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Coconut brunch pancakes

On a Sunday morning we all tend to be a little lazy, I normally lounge around in my pyjamas until lunch, and the perfect morning treat I think is a stack of American style pancakes.  My obsession with coconut has infiltrated this recipe, as I have made coconut pancakes with strawberries and honey. What a combo! The great thing about these is they are so simple and quick to make, and taste divine.



This makes enough for one person or 3 medium American pancakes.

Ingredients:

70g plain  flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp dessicated coconut
70ml milk
1 medium egg
1 tbsp melted butter and extra for greasing the pan
Strawberries and honey to serve with

Method:

Mix together the dry ingredients in one bowl, and the wet ingredients in another. Make a well in the middle of the dry bowl and add all of the wet mix. Gently whisk the two together - this will have lumps in it due to the coconut, but the flour should be well combined. Leave to stand for a couple of minutes.

Heat up a heavy pan, and melt a little bit of butter in it. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan. When the top begins to bubble it is time to flip the pancake over, then cook until both sides are golden.

Repeat until all the batter is used up, then serve with toppings of your choice, strawberries and honey are my favourites.

This is definitely best enjoyed in your PJs on the sofa with a big cup of breakfast tea. Enjoy x



  



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