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 twist. Additionally, if you do not have crème fraîche, you could use creamy ricotta or Greek yogurt to maintain the creaminess in the dressing.

Ingredients

• 150 grams of flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional)
• 1 egg
• 200 ml of milk
• 30 grams of melted butter, and a bit 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 stir in the cooled melted butter.
3. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly brush with butter.
5. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan and wait until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, then flip it and cook until golden on both sides.
6. In a separate pan, cook the bacon until it becomes crispy.
7. Serve the hot pancakes with the crispy bacon, a generous dollop of crème fraîche or its alternative, and the chopped chives. Add a twist of fresh black pepper to taste.

Curiosity

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