Recipe details
Ingredients
- 130g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp all spice
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 130 ml whole milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Sift the flour, baking powder, spices and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
- In a smaller bowl add milk, the egg and melted butter and whisk until combined.
- Pour into the dry mix and stir until smooth.
- Heat a little butter in a non stick pan and grease a large gingerbread man cookie cutter.
- Lay the gingerbread man cookie cutter in the centre of the pan and fill half way with your pancake batter.
- Leave to cool for 3-4 minutes or until it starts to bubble on top.
- Flip and cook for a further 3-4 minutes in the other side.
- Serve straight away with a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Repeat and use all the batter.
Tips for making pancakes using cookie cutters:
Select the right cutters: Choose metal cookie cutters rather than plastic, as they hold up better to heat and cut through the batter cleanly. Opt for cutters with simple shapes like stars, hearts, or trees since intricate designs can be tricky to manage, increasing the chance of the batter sticking.
Lightly coat the inside of the cookie cutters with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking. Preheat your nonstick pan or crepe pan on medium-low heat and ensure it’s evenly warm before adding the batter.
Make a slightly thicker pancake batter than usual to help it hold its shape inside the cutters. Place the cookie cutters directly onto the hot pan, and then pour a small amount of batter into each one. Don’t overfill; aim for a uniform thickness of about ¼ inch.
Allow the pancake to cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Gently remove the cutter with tongs, as it will be hot, and flip the pancake. If removing the pancake from the cutter is difficult, cook partially with the cutter on, then remove it and finish cooking.
Wipe down or rinse the cutters between batches to avoid buildup and sticking, spraying or greasing again each time. Once the pancakes are done, dust them with powdered sugar or top them with whipped cream, berries, or maple syrup for a festive touch.