Pannenkoeken (Dutch pancakes)

Step 1

Add the flour and salt to a large bowl.

Step 2

Add the eggs and half of the milk. Whisk until well mixed.

Step 3

Add the rest of the milk and whisk again. You should have a smooth and very runny batter.

Step 4

Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

Step 5

If making apple pancakes, slice the apple into 5mm thick slices.

Step 6

Heat a large (300mm diameter) frying pan and add some butter.

Step 7

For heat-resistant toppings such as bacon or apple, add the topping to the pan.

Step 8

Using a ladle, add enough batter for one pancake, and swirl so that it covers the whole bottom of the pan. Try to cover the topping.

Step 9

Once the top of the pancake has dried up (± 2min), flip the pancake over.

Step 10

For non-heat-resistant toppings such as cheese, add the topping to the pancake.

Step 11

Bake until the bottom is browned (± 2min). Serve right away, or stack on a plate to serve several pancakes simultaneously.

Step 12

If using apple as topping, sprinkle some cinnamon and powdered/icing sugar or golden syrup on top.

Step 13

Alternatively, you can serve the pancakes without topping and let your guests add powdered/icing sugar, golden syrup, apple butter or honey themselves.