SUNSETS & PANCAKES PART II- THE RECIPE
January 19, 2009 in Uncategorized
Due to unprecedented demand I am publishing my best kept secret………..my pancake recipe!!! I must be crazy…….but I have a big heart and want everyone to experience the fun of making their own!! And in any case, as Ty is always saying when he wants something….Caring is Sharing……… 
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Quite a few readers have expressed fear or reticence in making pancakes….It really is simple & there is no great secret to making a good pancake except maybe….a hot pan!! You can make them crepe thin or thicker according to your personal preference. There is no need to flip the pancakes in a grandiose show of expertise…..but by all means do it if you wish to……..once you get the hang of it it is very easy to do…..but be prepared for a couple of flops along the way hehe!! I am teaching Tyler to do it ) but because of arthritis and a fused wrist I no longer flip them grandly myself. I use the good old spatula for that….so go ahead, make some PANCAKES you lot!!!
MOO’S PANCAKES
Ingredients:
2 Cups Flour
4 Eggs
400ml Water
300ml Half Milk & half Buttermilk
Salt to taste – start with about ½ tsp then add more later to taste
A good grating of Nutmeg
2 tsp Brown Vinegar
Method:
· Sift flour, salt & nutmeg into a bowl & make a well in the centre
· Break in all the eggs then mix up slightly with a wooden spoon
· Add most of the water at once & beat well – I use my mixer for this but you can use the wooden spoon if you have the stamina ) – add the rest of the water and continue beating until no lumps remain. At this stage the mixture should look like thick cream
· Add the milk mixture bit by bit until the mixture looks like thin cream – I find that I use it all and maybe even a bit more
· Stir in the vinegar
· Taste the mixture (ugghh but this is an important step!!) and add more salt if it tastes too bland. I find that salted pancake batter makes much tastier pancakes
· If the mixture is lumpy you can pour it through a strainer into a clean bottle
· Let it rest for about 15minutes in the fridge before you make the pancakes
To make the pancakes
Have your dry pan smoking hot over a medium heat or flame
Pour in a tiny amount of peanut oil – just to coat the pan
Pour in about 30ml or so of batter into the hot pan & swirl it around immediately to coat the base of the frying pan
Watch carefully & as soon as it starts to bubble and turn light brown around the edges start shaking the pan to loosen the pancake. Use a silicon spatula to help loosen the sides
Once the pancake is loose you can either flip it over using just a light flick of your wrist or using the spatula
Cook briefly on the second side before sliding it into a waiting dish or plate
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, a little knob of butter and a squeeze of lemon juice
Keep warm until ready to eat
Repeat until you have as many pancakes as you want
Brownie Notes
I bottle my batter in any clean cool drink bottle and keep it, sealed, in the fridge for up to 4 days and just make a few at a time as needed. The bottle makes for easy, clean, controlled pouring into the pan
You can double or treble the recipe quiet happily if you need to make a lot of pancakes. Always use the ratio of 2 eggs to 1 Cup flour and increase the other ingredients proportionately
I like to use half buttermilk but you can use only milk if you prefer
I find that Peanut Oil handles the high heat the best of all the oils and it has no flavour to taint the pancakes
I keep a little squeezie bottle for my pancake oil. I use the one that you get in some home hair colour kits )
Pancakes can be successfully frozen. Interleave dry plain pancakes with wax paper and freeze flat in an airtight container or freezer bag. Just remove as many as you need each time and thaw at room temperature or microwave very briefly
Pancakes make wonderful wraps with savoury fillings as well as sweet ones. They also replace cannelloni tubes or lasagna sheets very successfully in pasta dishes
Most importantly….have fun & ENJOY!!!
browniegirl xxx
PS - Thanx so much to the Eds for putting my pancake post and Ty on the main page of Food24.com blogs as one of their top components. Much appreciated to be appreciated )
NARITHA said on January 19, 2009
Thank you! Mwah
books4cooks said on January 19, 2009
Thank you Moo! I am definitely going to try your recipe! More or less how many pancakes do this recipe make?
thequaffer said on January 19, 2009
ooooh this looks soooo good!
Collywolly said on January 19, 2009
Madmom – please make some and give to Barak and Michelle from me
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Collywolly said on January 19, 2009
Beertjie
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dis n plesier…..let me know how they turn out
priscillaannef said on January 19, 2009
Hi BG – a very close and special friend of mine taught me how to make pancakes on December when I was on holiday with her. It’s true what you say, there is no great secret to it.
Collywolly said on January 19, 2009
Silverspoon
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You’re most welcome…..I would say about 20 depending on how thick or thin you make them.
Collywolly said on January 19, 2009
The Quaffer
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thanx dearie
Nicisme said on January 19, 2009
Nice looking pancakes, great idea to pour from a bottle.
Collywolly said on January 19, 2009
Say What
So nice to see you darlin. Hope you are doing better every day….glad you can make these!! xxx
Collywolly said on January 19, 2009
Nicisme
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Hey! So nice to see you Nic…and thanx so much
half-pint said on January 19, 2009
Yum yum
We often make a stack, and instead of filling them, we layer them with a savoury filling in between each pancake. A little drizz of sauce, a sprinkle of grated cheese on top and lightly browned in the oven before cutting into wedges like a cake. Throw a nice fresh salad together and Bob’s your uncle
~xx~
canda1 said on January 19, 2009
mmm thank you!!! my daughter has been on at me about pancakes for weeks now….so will give them a bash. We dont get buttermilk, can I just use the full amount of milk? xx
Collywolly said on January 19, 2009
Half-pint
) Will give it a try thanx xxx
YUM a different take on it….a savoury stacked pancake cake
Collywolly said on January 19, 2009
Tagine & Tea
) so, yes you can use all milk. I like the slightly sour taste that the buttermilk gives but thats a personal taste preference xxx
You’re welcome. Please let me know how they turn out. Of course you can’t get buttermilk in Morocco
homemadeheaven said on January 20, 2009
Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.
You have succeeded and doing all three. Thank you for this, it does not go unnoticed that you have given up something very special, and we’ll be having pancakes for pudding tonight. Will show you tomorrow how it turned out.
grieving is not for sissies said on January 20, 2009
Hi My Friend, how are you, I have been neglecting you, SORRYY! I have just gotten back from the “babysiting” and I just had to pop in and see you. Good posts on the fruit fingers and the pancakes, yum.
Take care and lots of love
T
Sunika said on January 20, 2009
Oh yummy! thanks for this!
Well done on your weightloss
Santie said on January 20, 2009
Mmmmmm looks delicious!! Ru love’s pancake’s.
Ciao
Cooksister said on January 20, 2009
LOL – I’m one of those reticent pancake makers! I KNOW it’s easy and a child could do it, but I still feel wary of them… Great tutorial and I agree 100% on the hot pan tip
Collywolly said on January 20, 2009
Rose&Thorn
) Im looking forward to your pancake posting xxx
Thanx so much for your lovely words. Much appreciated
Collywolly said on January 20, 2009
Griet
Good to see you darlin. I know you are very busy at the moment. Thanx so much for popping in and for your lovely comment. Luvvies xxx
Collywolly said on January 20, 2009
Soentjie
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You’re welcome….and thanx so much
Collywolly said on January 20, 2009
Santie
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Hey there, I hope you make these for Ru
Collywolly said on January 20, 2009
Cooksister
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Hey Jeanne…..I hope you are gonna try these ones sister!!! And thanx so much for your visit and comment.It’s an honour to have you visit…much appreciated
http://squinchy said on January 20, 2009
Wow!!! i dont like pancakes but these look sooo good i’d give them a try for sure. did i ever tell you ilove your blog? no? i love your blog
Collywolly said on January 20, 2009
Squinchy
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Hello darlin, nice to see you back again..its been ages..and thanx SO MUCH for loving my blog. Give these a try with the banana mix…you would love it
JustBaking said on June 11, 2009
HI, looking for pancake recipe and was directed here by dewdrops… i just want to know, would it make a huge difference if i use white vinegar instead of brown?
Hugsxoxo
Collywolly said on June 12, 2009
I dont suppose it will make any difference Suzy, ive always used brown cos thats what my mom used. This is just a stunning recipe. I made it again last weekend and we ate from it for days…it keeps well in a bottle in the fridge for up to 5 days so you can just make as many as you want at a time…xxx