Ginger Pancakes

• self‑rising flour↗150g g
• baking powder↗½ tsp tsp
• ground ginger↗1 tsp tsp
• cinnamon↗1 tsp tsp
• golden sugar↗2 tsp tsp
• egg↗1

  beaten

• maple syrup↗½ tbsp tbsp

  plus extra for serving

• full‑fat milk↗200ml ml

  or semi‑skimmed milk

• vegetable oil↗

  for frying

• pitted dates↗100g g

  chopped, for serving

• crème fraîche↗100ml ml

  for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon and sugar in a large bowl with a pinch of salt. Mix the egg, maple syrup and milk in a jug. Gradually add to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth, silky batter forms.

2. 2

   Heat a little oil in a large non‑stick skillet over medium heat and pour 2‑3 small portions of batter. Cook 1‑2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook another minute until puffed. Cook in batches until you have 10 pancakes.

3. 3

   Serve in a stack with extra maple syrup, a spoon of crème fraîche and scattered dates.