Pancake is a favorite breakfast of canada and has established its presence all over the world with the foodies.
Pancakes are a symbol of leisure to me. When I was growing up we usually had pancakes on the weekends, when there was time to savor the light and fluffy results with maple syrup. (Actually, I always put butter and powdered sugar on my pancakes; they melt together to form a kind of frosting that keeps the pancakes fluffy.)
For the best pancakes:
Measure ingredients carefully. My husband makes the best pancakes, because he doesn’t cook or bake, so when he does he really takes his time and follows instructions to the letter. Measure flour by lightly spooning it into the measuring cup, then leveling off with the back of a knife.
Don’t overbeat the batter. Follow the recipe instructions carefully. If you have time, refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes before you start cooking the pancakes.
Heat the griddle until drops of water dance and evaporate immediately. If your griddle has a temperature control, heat it to 375 degrees F.
Lightly grease the griddle with butter. You only need to use a tablespoon for each batch of pancakes.
Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to pour the batter onto the hot griddle. Pour quickly, keeping at least a 2″ space between each pancake.
Let the pancakes cook until the edges start to look dry and bubbles form on the uncooked surface. Don’t move the pancakes before this, because they will just break apart.
Use a long handled spatula and carefully slide it under each pancake. Using your wrist, quickly flip the pancakes. Don’t worry if your first attempts aren’t perfect; you’ll get better with practice.
Let the pancakes cook for another minute or two. The second side will not brown as evenly or completely as the first.
Then serve the pancakes immediately! It’s better if you can stand by the stove and make the pancakes as your family eats them. They can be kept warm in a 200 degrees F oven, but they’re best eaten right out of the pan.
Warm the maple syrup, have the butter softened or melted, and offer a nice selection of syrups, jams, jellies, and sugars.
Enjoy!
CREPE RECIPE
Crepes are part of the pancake family. They are very thin pancakes that are usually made large and wrapped around different types of filling such as fruit and cream. Crepes originated from France and have been increasing in popularity around the world. Crepes are not only delicious, but a quick batter is simple and fast, making the whole process and quick breakfast, dessert, or meal for any time of the day.
Finding a good crepe recipe is important if you want to make the best crepes possible. They are made a little differently from basic pancakes, and are a little more complicated. With the right technique and a good crepe recipe, you can make crepes that everyone will love. The fun part comes when you serve them. Make up a huge batch with lots of different fillings and toppings for people to choose from. Here is a great crepe recipe that can be made as-is or spruced up however you like.
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1.Mix together the flour and the eggs in a large bowl.As you are stirring and it’s just coming together, slowly add in the milk and water. Stir until it’s thoroughly combined.
2.Stir in the salt, sugar, and butter. Beat the batter until it’s smooth.
3.Heat a lightly-greased frying pan to medium high heat. You can use a griddle, but a round frying pan will help you get the circular shape, size, and thickness correct. A non-stick pan will make this process a lot easier and more successful.
4.Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan. Tilt the pan around to coat it evenly with the crepe batter. This will create the thin crepe.
5.Let the crepe cook for about 2 minutes. It should be a light brown color underneath. Turn the crepe over and brown on the other side.
6.For best taste, serve the crepes hot.
This is a great crepe recipe that can be served a variety of ways. They can be sweet or savory.
Serve them like pancakes with butter or syrup or dusted with powdered sugar.
Fill them with a mixture of sweetened cream cheese and fruit.
Fill them with pie filling, chocolate filling, or any number of sweet treats and mixtures that you like.
Fill them with sauted onion, scrambled eggs, and sausage.
Fill them with meats and cheeses.
Be creative!
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