Pancake - a traditional American dessert, an alternative to Russian pancakes or pancakes. Pancake in translation from English means "cake cooked in a pan."
Indeed, American pancakes are baked in a dry frying pan (without oil), which compares favorably with their Russian counterparts. It turns out magnificent, soft, ruddy, but without a crust. Pancake is perfect for a hearty breakfast or afternoon snack, cooks quickly, does not require special skills. In addition, the dish is quite economical.
There are many recipes for pancakes. American cooks know more than 100 ways to prepare this dessert: classic on milk, pancakes without milk, on kefir, on water, chocolate, with pumpkin and apples, with cinnamon, cottage cheese, etc.
Pancake: energy value
Pancakes are rapidly gaining popularity in Russia. Many housewives with interest try new recipes of the peoples of the world, including pancakes.
Classic American pancakes are made from flour, milk, eggs and sugar. They contain a lot of carbohydrates.
One hundred grams of classic dessert contain:
- carbohydrates - 49 percent,
- proteins - 8 percent,
- fat - 48 percent.
Energy value - 223 kilocalories per 100 grams.
Those who want to eat low-calorie foods should try prescription pancakes without milk or with whole-grain flour.
Pancake Recipe on the Water
Pancakes without milk, the recipe with a photo of which is presented below, is easy to prepare. This requires a minimal set of inexpensive products and a desire to treat yourself and your loved ones with delicious "American" pancakes.
To cook pancakes without milk (on water), you need the following set of products:
- wheat flour - one glass,
- chicken eggs - one piece
- boiled water - 3/4 cup,
- salt - on the tip of a teaspoon,
- granulated sugar - one tablespoon (less possible)
- vanillin - 1/2 teaspoon,
- baking powder - 3/4 teaspoon (or 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid),
- olive oil - two tablespoons.
In a container, mix flour with baking powder, sugar, vanilla. All well fluff hand whisk.
Separate the protein from the yolk. Mix the yolk with water.
Pour the water with the yolk into the flour mixture. Beat everything well with a blender.
Beat the protein with salt to a steep foam, carefully introduce the foam into the previously prepared mixture with flour. Stir with a spoon.
Pour two tablespoons of olive oil into the dough (can be replaced with melted butter or any vegetable oil), mix.
The dough should be thick, it should not spread when baking.
Heat the pan thoroughly (do not lubricate), put the dough in portions on a spoon or ladle.
Bake pancakes over medium heat on both sides. Turn the pancake to the other side during frying after bubbles appear.
Ready pancakes are stacked, served with condensed milk, jam, honey, berries, etc.
Kefir Pancake Recipe
In Canada, they prefer pankeyek recipes without milk, but on kefir. This easy-to-prepare delicate dessert is perfect for breakfast.
Required Products:
- wheat flour - 1/2 kilogram;
- kefir - 1/2 liter;
- chicken eggs - two pieces;
- butter - two tablespoons;
- salt - 1/2 teaspoon;
- baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon;
- baking soda - 1 // 2 teaspoons;
- lemon zest - 2 teaspoons;
- raisins - to taste;
- granulated sugar - 2 tablespoons.
In a container, mix flour with baking soda and baking powder, thoroughly fluff the mixture with a hand whisk.
In a different container beat eggs, add kefir, salt, sugar and previously chopped zest.
Pour the liquid mixture into the prepared flour. Mix everything well (you can use a blender).
Add melted butter to the prepared dough. Mix everything again.
Bake pancakes in a "dry" (without butter), well-heated pan. Fritters are fried on both sides, they should be turned over after the appearance of bubbles.
Ready-made pancakes without milk are stacked, served with honey, maple syrup, jelly, etc.
Conclusion
Pancakes are a trendy dish that has recently appeared in our country. It certainly deserves the attention of the hostesses, since it is easy to prepare a delicious and satisfying dessert from a simple set of inexpensive products that will replace breakfast or dinner.
A few tips:
- For pancakes take high-quality flour of the highest grade.
- Milk or kefir should be fresh, preferably of low fat content.
- Pancake dough should be well kneaded, without lumps. It is advisable to use a mixer or blender.
Cook with love and good mood, indulge yourself and your loved ones with new dishes!
Enjoy your meal!