When you return, you find the ladle has slipped into your stew. Now you're left with a messy ladle and the risk of burning your fingers trying to fish it out.

Add another ladle of batter alongside if your pan is big enough, otherwise cook the pancakes one at a time. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the mix begins to set and bubble and is browned underneath.

Ladle the batter and pour into your frying pan and work your way around so that the whole pan is covered thinly in batter.. Crisp it on each side for about 30 seconds.