Chocolate and Orange Pancakes

Makes 8

For the pancakes
125g (4oz) plain flour
Pinch of salt
1 egg
300ml (1/2 pint) milk
1 orange zest only
A little oil for frying

For the chocolate sauce
100g chocolate
2 tbsp double cream
1 orange zested and segmented to garnish



Method

1. Put the flour and salt into a bowl and make a well in the middle. Add in the egg and whisk with a balloon whisk. Gradually beat in the milk, drawing in the flour from the sides to make a smooth batter. Add in the orange zest from one orange.

2. Heat a little oil in a large frying pan. Pour in just enough batter to cover the base of the pan. Cook over a moderately high heat for about 1 minute until golden brown. Turn or toss and cook the other side for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and keep hot and then carry on with the rest of the mixture, stacking the pancakes as you go.

3. For the chocolate sauce, melt the chocolate in a small pan over a medium heat, adding the cream, to make a pouring consistency. Add in the zest.

4. Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the pancakes, to serve, and garnish with orange segments