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Making pancakes with oil instead of butter

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Asked on 1 Jul 2018 by greendadof4

just a comment/suggestion re Delia's deflector pancake recipe - I suffer with chronic asthma and struggle with the smoke when making. I tried using rapeseed oil instead of budget today and worked a treat. Taste and behave just as good without any smoke or smell - kids loved them too

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Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello,

We’ve not had a problem with smoke when following the recipe but it is important to reduce the heat before the butter (or oil) is added to the pan.

Butter has a lovely flavour, but for those who have health concerns like you or are looking to reduce saturated fat, rapeseed oil is a good substitute.

Kind regards

Lindsey

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