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Breton ham pancakes
Ingredients
- 50g/2oz buckwheat flour
- pinch of salt
- 1 large British Lion egg
- oil for frying
- Filling:
- 4tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 large British Lion eggs
- 4 slices smoked ham
- green salad to serve
Preparation time: 15 mins.
Cooking time: 20 mins.
Serves: 4.
Breton ham pancakes make a great breakfast or brunch and are only 185 calories per portion.
Method
- Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre; add egg. Gradually whisk in 150ml/1/4 pt water until smooth.
- Heat a large frying pan, add a few drops of the oil. Pour in a little of the batter; tilt the pan until the batter thinly coats the base of the pan. Cook for 2-3 mins or until base is golden. Turn pancakes and cook for 2 mins until the base is golden. Transfer to a plate. Repeat to make four pancakes.
- Wipe out the pan and heat the remaining oil. Gently crack the eggs into the hot fat and cook for 2-3mins, depending how you like your eggs. Use a teaspoon to spoon a little hot oil over the egg yolks during cooking.
- To serve, fill each pancake with a slice of ham, top with an egg. Serve warm with green salad.