Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon cake flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 heaping tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (more if needed)
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced (more juice if lemon isn't very juicy)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more softened for serving
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • Maple or pancake syrup, warmed, for serving

Method

  • Heat a heavy skillet or grill over medium-low heat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the evaporated milk, lemon zest and juice.
  • Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then add the egg and vanilla.
  • Mix to combine.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
  • Stir gently to combine.
  • Stir in the melted butter.
  • Splash in more evaporated milk if the mixture is overly thick.
  • Stir in the blueberries.
  • Melt a little of the softened butter in the heated skillet.
  • Drop the batter by 1/4 or 1/3 cup measures and fry the pancakes on both sides for a couple of minutes until golden.
  • Serve with more softened butter and warm syrup.