Easter has different meanings to different people, but typically family and good food are involved particularly on Sunday mid-morning. Why not kick it off with some pancakes, not just any old pancakes, but spiced and littered with raisins in the same way hot cross buns are. These buns have been associated with the Christian holiday for years and offer a unique taste, you can enjoy these via the almighty pancake and enjoy them with Easter eggs and other festive treats.

Ingredients

1 egg

3/4 cup half and half

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 1/4 (whole wheat) flour

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 cup raisins

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Step  1

Whisk the flour, sugar spices, salt, baking soda - dry ingredients - together and make a well.

Step 2

Whisk the egg, half and half, vanilla and oil - wet ingredients - and whisk them into the well.

Step 3

On a medium griddle or non-stick pan (with or without a little grease) cook on one side until bubbles show then flip over.

Enjoy with syrup and butter, garnish with Easter eggs!