Caerphilly cheese & leek pancakes

Preparation time: 10 mins, cooking time: 15 mins, serves: 4.

Method

1. Place the flour, salt and eggs in a large bowl, add half the milk and whisk well until the mixture is lump free. Add the remaining milk and whisk again until smooth.
2. Melt the butter in a non-stick frying pan, add the leeks and sauté over a high heat for 2-3 mins or until soft. Cool slightly before stirring into the batter with the cheese.
3. Wipe out the frying pan, return to the heat and when hot, drizzle a little oil over the centre and wipe around the pan with a piece of kitchen paper. Add 3-4 heaped tablespoons of the mixture around the saucepan so they form 7.5cm/3in diameter pancakes. Cook for 2-3 mins or until the base is set. Flip over and cook for a further 1-2 mins or until golden. Keep warm whilst you repeat with the remaining batter and oil.
4. Serve three pancakes per person. They're great served for breakfast with some bacon and scrambled egg. 

Cook's note:

Caerphilly is a mild, crumbly cheese made in Wales. It is similar in style to Wensleydale and Lancashire which make good replacements. Alternatively use an equal quantity of grated Cheddar or even Feta cheese.