Pancakes for Everyone
Do you like pancakes? Many children in Sweden do. Swedish pancakes are thin and round. People often eat them with jam and a little cream. In many Swedish schools, pea soup and pancakes are on the menu on Thursdays. It is an old tradition, and a lot of families still have it at home too.
Pancakes are easy to make, and you only need a few things. For about twelve pancakes, you need three eggs, six decilitres of milk, two and a half decilitres of flour, a little salt and some butter for the pan.
First, put the flour and the salt in a big bowl. Then add half of the milk and whisk until there are no lumps. After that, add the rest of the milk and the eggs, and whisk again. The batter should be thin, like milk. Let it rest for ten minutes before you start.
Now it is time to cook. Ask an adult to help you, because the pan gets very hot. Put a little butter in the pan. When the butter is melted, pour in some batter and turn the pan so the batter covers the bottom. After a minute or two, the pancake is golden underneath. Turn it over carefully and cook the other side.
Put the finished pancakes on a plate. Do not forget to turn off the stove when you are done!
You can eat pancakes in many different ways. Some people like sugar or fresh berries. Others roll them up with cheese and ham. What do you like on your pancakes? Try something new next time, and maybe you will find a new favourite.