Banana Nut Pancakes

Serves 4

Description/Notes:

Not just a pudding but a delicious snack or supper dish

Ingredients:

2 large bananas, mashed to a puree

3 tbsp. double cream

4 oz. (100g) plain flour

1 oz. (25g) brown sugar

2 oz. (50g) hazelnuts, crushed

1 large egg

quarter pint (125ml) milk

2 oz. (50g) lard

pinch of salt

Cooking Instructions:

Mix the bananas with the double cream and sugar
Toast the nuts lightly under the grill, turning all the time
Allow to cool then blend in with the banana mixture
Sift the flour and salt into a bowl then make a well in the center and add the egg
Mix to a smooth batter with the milk and gradually whisk in a quarter pint (125ml) cold water
Melt a quarter ounce (7g) knob of lard in a small frying pan and when hot pour in a little of the batter
Cook for about one minute until golden on the bottom then toss and cook for another minute
Repeat this process until you have made seven more pancakes
Fold the pancakes into quarters and spoon some of the banana nut filling into the pockets
Serve immediately