Wirral Life August 2017 | Page 30

AMERICAN PANCAKES RECIPE BY LES BELL OF CHANTILLY TEA ROOMS I have been a Baker and Chef Patissier for over 40 years. During this time, I have catered for different celebrities across corporate events. I'm often on Radio Merseyside with Linda McDermott on Thursday evenings talking about food, drink and entertainment. I have recently starred on the local TV channel Made In Liverpool, demonstrating how to make sun-dried tomato and olive bread. COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH BY THORNTON HALL HOTEL At Chantilly Tea Rooms, I make numerous cakes such as Lemon Drizzle, Manchester Tart and Pecan Pie to name a few! Each morning, I make fresh award winning Granary and White Bread to serve as a sandwich or to accompany our homemade soups and Scouse. Here is our recipe to make 3 large American Pancakes. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 120grams Self Raising Flour • 3 tablespoons Caster Sugar • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder • 1/4 teaspoon Salt • 1 large Egg • 120ml Semi Skimmed Milk METHOD 1. Weigh off flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl. 2. Add 1 egg. 3. Add milk and mix altogether to a smooth, slightly thick consistency. 4. Take a large frying pan, smear with oil and heat. 5. Using a ladle, pour 3 equal portions into a hot pan and fry for 3 minutes each side. You may require an additional pan. 6. Serve with crispy bacon and maple syrup or a serving of fresh fruit. 32 wirrallife.com LIVERPOOL SUMMER INGREDIENTS: • 50ml Liverpool Gin • 200ml Apple Juice • 25ml Elderflower Cordial • Soda • Cucumber Combine gin, apple