Savory Pancakes with Bacon and Crème Fraîche

I can provide you with the recipe for savory pancakes with bacon and crème fraîche with an Italian touch. Additionally, if you don’t have crème fraîche, you could use creamy ricotta or Greek yogurt to maintain the creaminess in the topping.

Ingredients

• 150 grams of flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional)
• 1 egg
• 200 ml of milk
• 30 grams of melted butter, plus a little extra for cooking
• 100 grams of bacon
• Crème fraîche or creamy ricotta/Greek yogurt as an alternative
• Finely chopped chives for garnish
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
2. In another bowl, beat the egg and add the milk, then incorporate the cooled melted butter.
3. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.
4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly brush it with butter.
5. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and wait until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook until golden on both sides.
6. In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy.
7. Serve the pancakes warm with the crispy bacon, a generous spoonful of crème fraîche or its alternative, and the chopped chives. Add a grind of fresh black pepper to taste.

Trivia

Pancakes are a typical American breakfast preparation, but this savory version can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner in a more substantial way, adaptable to different occasions. In Italy, a similar dish might be our ‘crespella’, which also lends itself to savory fillings and can be served with pairings of local cheeses and cured meats.