Pancakes, scones, and cocktails - oh my! Get ready to experience the best of English cuisine with these delicious recipes. Whether you’re looking to impress your friends at your next brunch, satisfy your sweet tooth, or just enjoy a tasty cocktail, we’ve got you covered. So let’s get cooking! First up, we have a classic English treat: scones. These crumbly, buttery pastries are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee and make for a lovely breakfast or afternoon snack. Our recipe is easy to follow and yields about 12 scones.
Typisch englisch: Scones
Ingredients:
- 350g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 85g butter, softened
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 175ml milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten, for glazing
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Mix the flour, baking powder and a large pinch of salt together in a bowl.
- Rub the butter into the mixture with your fingers until it resembles fine breadcrumbs, then stir in the sugar.
- Mix the milk and vanilla extract together, then make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid.
- Stir quickly to form a soft dough, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly.
- Pat out the dough to a thickness of about 2.5cm. Cut out rounds using a 5cm cutter, then re-form the dough and cut out more rounds.
- Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Brush the tops with beaten egg, then bake for 12-15 mins until golden and risen.
- Serve warm, split and spread with butter and jam (optional).
How to prepare:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Servings:
Makes approximately 12 scones
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 29mg
- Sodium: 65mg
Tips:
- For best results, work quickly and handle the dough as little as possible.
- If you don’t have a 5cm cutter, you can use a glass instead.
- If you don’t have caster sugar, you can use regular granulated sugar instead.
Next, let’s move on to a dish that’s perfect for Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday) - pancakes! Our recipe yields about 8-10 fluffy, delicious pancakes that are perfect with syrup, fruit, or even jam. Rezept für den Pancake Day in England
Ingredients:
- 150g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 150ml milk
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
Instructions:
- Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl, then stir in the sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk and oil together.
- Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir well to combine, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Use a ladle to pour the batter onto the pan, creating pancakes that are about 10cm in diameter.
- Cook the pancakes for 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip them over and cook for another minute on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, using a little more oil if needed.
- Serve warm with your favourite toppings.
How to prepare:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Servings:
Makes approximately 8-10 pancakes
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
- Sodium: 120mg
Tips:
- Make sure the pan is hot before adding the batter, but don’t let it get too hot or the pancakes will burn.
- Keep the finished pancakes warm in a low oven until you’re ready to serve.
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk. If it’s too thin, add a little more flour.
Finally, we have a cocktail that’s sure to impress your guests - the Amaretto Sour. This sweet and sour drink is perfect for sipping on a warm evening or serving at a party. Our recipe serves one, but feel free to multiply the ingredients to serve a crowd. Amaretto Sour Rezept (Englisch)
Ingredients:
- 50ml amaretto liqueur
- 25ml lemon juice
- 15ml simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- Ice
Instructions:
- Combine the amaretto, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, until the egg white is frothy.
- Strain the mixture over ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a cherry and orange slice, if desired.
How to prepare:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Servings:
Serves 1
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 24mg
Tips:
- You can make simple syrup by combining equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan and simmering until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool before using it in the cocktail.
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the amaretto and add a little extra simple syrup and lemon juice.
- Use fresh-squeezed lemon juice for the best flavour.
And there you have it - three delicious English recipes to enjoy anytime!
