Vent des îles Edam pancakes
Ingredients
- 250 ml (1 cup) whole wheat flour
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) quick oats
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) oat bran or wheat bran
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) baking powder
- 5 ml (1 tsp.) baking soda
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) sugar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs
- 250 ml (1 cup) milk
- 250 g (8 oz) Vent des îles Edam, grated or finely chopped
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) chopped ham
- 85 ml (1/3 cup) your choice of peppers, chopped
- 3 chopped green onions
- Butter
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, bran, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt and pepper. Make a well in the centre.
In another bowl, beat the eggs with milk and stir mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth. Add cheese, ham, peppers and onions.
Melt butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Pour in about 60 ml (1/4 cup) of batter and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until pancakes are golden brown. Enjoy.
Note
Batter can be prepared in advance and cooked in the morning, or pancakes can be cooked in advance and reheated. Wrap in a napkin and enjoy on the go.
Suggestion
For a shorter cooking time, use two frying pans.
Portions makes around 12 pancakes
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
3 to 4 minutes per pancake
Accompaniments
These lighter wines are known for their simple fruity scents, their refreshing quality and their subtle tannins. They should be enjoyed in their youth.
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