The essentials34Pancake batterPreparation 10 min. 10 min. 10 min. 10 min.Number of pancakes 12 16 24 32Food processor 3200 3200 4200 5200Serves 2 4 6 811/4 cups 13/4 cups 21/2 cups 31/4 cups2 3 4 61 tbsp 1 tbsp 11/2 tbsp 2 tbsp1 cup 21/4 cups 31/4 cups 41/4 cups1 1 2 2•All-purpose flourEggsOilMilk or beerPinches of saltPlace the flour, eggs, oil and salt in the bowl with the metal blade.Blend for 30 seconds, then gradually add the milk via the feed tube and blendfor a further 2 minutes.The pancakes will be even better if the batter is left to stand for 2 hours.For lighter pancakes, you can replace the milk with beer.Puffed pastry •Preheat your oven to 355°F (gas mark 4).Pour the water into a pan, add the diced unsalted butter and granulated sugar.Bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and pour in all the flour. Mix quickly withthe spatula. Return to the heat for approximately 1 minute until the dough formsa ball and no longer sticks to the sides of the pan.Draw aside and place the dough in the bowl with the dough blade. Process for1 minute, then add the eggs one by one via the feed tube. Process for a further1 minute.Lightly oil a baking tray.Transfer the mixture to an icing bag with a plain nozzle (or use a teaspoon) andpipe out small mounds on the tray, making sure that they are well-spaced. Bakefor 15 minutes at 355°F (gas mark 4).Fill the puff pastries with pastry cream, chocolate cream, sweetened whippedcream, etc.Preparation 20 min. 20 min. 25 min. 25 min.Baking 15 min. 15 min. 15 min. 15 min.Number puffs 15 30 45 60Food processor 3200 3200 4200 5200Serves 2 4 6 88 tbsp 3/4 cup 11/2 cups 2 cups3 tbsp 6 tbsp 8 tbsp 3/4 cup2 4 6 81/2 cup 3/4 cup 11/2 cups 21/4 cupsAll-purpose flourUnsalted butterEggsWater1 1 1 1Icing bag, (optional)Granulated sugar 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 2 tbsp 2 tbsp