Ayrshire Pancakes

10 oz self-raising flour.
3 oz caster sugar.
3 size 3 eggs
1 dsp hot oil, 1/4 pt milk and 1/4 pt water mixed

Method

Place flour in a bowl and make a well in the centre. Crack the eggs into a cup, then pour into the well with the sugar. Gradually combine the eggs and sugar with the flour, working from the centre outwards and bringing in the flour a little at a time. Then add half the milk and water and beat mixture until smooth. Add enough of the remaining liquid to make a thick batter, then beat in the hot oil. Heat a thick based large frying pan, girdle or iron grill plate to a fairly hot temperature and brush lightly with oil. Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture on to the pan, and turn when bubbles rise to the surface. Keep
earlier batches warm in a folded tea-towel until all the
pancakes are cooked. Makes 20 pancakes.

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