Buttermilk and 5 spice pancakes - recipe

Ingredients

Parma ham , Buttermilk , Pancake , Maple syrup , 5 spice

1
Sieve the flour, baking powder, salt and 5 spice into a large bowl then add the sugar and stir then make a well in the centre.

For this step you'll need:
- 130g Plain white flour
- 1tsp Baking powder
- pinch Salt
- 1tsp Five spice
- 2 tbsp Unrefined light muscovado sugar
2
In a large jug whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter and beaten egg.

For this step you'll need:
- 350ml Buttermilk
- 50g Butter (unsalted)
- 1 Egg(s) (free range) medium
3

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry, whisking until you have added it all and you get a smooth, thick batter. Leave to rest for 10-15 minutes.
4
Lightly grease a frying pan with oil and heat on a medium heat, then scoop a rounded tablespoon of batter into the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden. The pancakes will start to puff up as they cook.

For this step you'll need:
- Vegetable oil for frying
5
Transfer to a plate and keep warm whilst you make the rest. To serve place 2 pancakes on a plate with a couple of slices of parma ham then drizzle over the maple syrup.

For this step you'll need:
- 8 Parma ham slices
- 5 tbsp Maple syrup

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