Pikelets
Choose different fruit toppings to serve with pikelets for morning or afternoon tea.
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V
Vegetarian
SF
Soy free
NF
Nut free
Snack
Ingredients
Serves
people
Recipe adapted from Get Up and Grow: Cooking for Children with permission of the Australian Government.
The nutritional information provided is based on the exact ingredients and method as shown. Any variation/s to the ingredients or method may alter the nutritional outcome.
Method
- Sift flours into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre of the mixture.
- In a jug, whisk together milk and eggs. Pour milk and eggs into flour mixture and whisk to make a smooth batter.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, or heat a flat-based sandwich press.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto the pan or sandwich press. Cook for 1 minute or until bubbles appear on surface. Turn and cook for a further minute or until golden and cooked through. Repeat until all the batter has been used.
- Serve with your choice of fruit toppings.
Allergy modifications
- For a milk protein free option substitute the milk with an equal measure of calcium fortified soy or rice drink.
- For an egg free option replace each egg with 1 teaspoon of egg replacer and 2 tablespoons of water.
- For a wheat/gluten free option replace flour with gluten free flour (check gluten free products for soy if necessary).
Options include
- For a flavour variation, include grated apple in the mixture at step 4. Use the amount indicated in the ingredients list.
Recipe tip
- Choose from a variety of different fruit toppings such as bananas, strawberries or blueberries.
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