Recorded Books Inc. - Totally Pancakes and Waffles Cookbook

Copyright 1996 by Helene Siegel
Illustrations copyright 1996 Carolyn Vibbert All rights reserved. Published in the United States by Celestial Arts, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., New York.
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www.tenspeed.com Celestial Arts and the Celestial Arts colophon are registered trademarks of Random House, Inc. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Siegel, Helene.
Totally Pancakes & Waffles / by Helene Siegel
p. cm.
1. Cookery (pancakes, waffles) I. Title
TX770.P34S53 1996
641.815dc20 96-33746 ISBN 978-0-89087-804-0
eBook ISBN: 978-0-8041-5305-8 The Totally Pancakes & Waffles Cookbook is produced by becker&mayer!, Ltd.
Illustration: Bob Greisen
Interior design: Susan Hernday
Interior illustrations: Carolyn Vibbert v3.1 M y reluctance to prepare pancakes every day of the week can be traced to sheer self-interest.

My problem is that the pancake maker inevitably ends up standing at the stove cooking while everyone else gets to sit down and gobble up the hottest, and therefore the best, pancakes. My other problem revolves around weight gainsomething one should never think about when ingesting a good hot breakfast dripping with maple syrup and butter anyway. Unfortunately, the alternatives are not so attractive either. Frozen pancakes and waffles have so little character. The pancakes in restaurants as a rule are rubbery and oversized and require that you be fully dressed to eat them. And cold cereal, yogurt, and toast just dont cut it when the body cries out for something soothing and comforting first thing on a cold morning.

Something that can pull the family together and send them steadfastly forward into the next week. Like many American parents, I compromise. I do pancakes on weekends. I do them quickly and efficiently, and I heat the oven up to 200 degrees F to keep them all warm on a platter so we can eat them together. Occasionally, I even get my husband to make them. This collection is chock-full of ideas to keep the griddle (and the waffle iron) humming along happily.

There are sour rye pancakes for culinary sophisticates and chocolate chip and peanut butter versions for younger palates. There are vegetable, rice, and cheese pancakes for casual suppers and a giant, impressive, oven-baked apple pancake for dessert. There is even a pancake cake. All are easy to make, fun to eat, great to share, and really not too fattening. Just keep an eye on that maple syrup and butter!

BASIC BUTTERMILK PANCAKESConsider this an insurance policyjust in case you run out of mix. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar teaspoon salt 1 cups buttermilk 1 egg 2 tablespoons butter, melted butter for coating Combine flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt in mixing bowl. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar teaspoon salt 1 cups buttermilk 1 egg 2 tablespoons butter, melted butter for coating Combine flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt in mixing bowl.

Mix with fork. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Add the flour mixture to liquid and stir just until combined. Heat the skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with butter. Drop batter, cup at a time, on griddle, with plenty of space for spreading.

Fry until bubbles form and break on the pancakes surface and the bottom is browned. Flip and cook just until done, about 1 minute more. M AKES 12 VARIATIONS For banana pancakes, cut a banana into -inch slices. Press 4 or 5 slices into pancakes a few seconds after pouring batter into pan. Flip to finish. Pancake: A flat cake cooked on a greased griddle and browned on both sides. from The Dictionary of American Food and Drink by John MarianiCORNMEAL BLUEBERRY CAKESThese substantial yellow cakes rise up high and mighty. cup cornmeal cup boiling water 1 egg cup sour cream cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil cup cake flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder teaspoon baking soda teaspoon salt 1 pint blueberries oil for coating Place the cornmeal in a small bowl. cup cornmeal cup boiling water 1 egg cup sour cream cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil cup cake flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder teaspoon baking soda teaspoon salt 1 pint blueberries oil for coating Place the cornmeal in a small bowl.

Pour in the water and stir to evenly moisten. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, milk, and oil. Add the cornmeal and whisk to combine. In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, and salt. Pour in the liquid ingredients and whisk to combine. Gently stir in the blueberries.

Heat the skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with oil. Drop batter, cup at a time, on griddle, with plenty of space for spreading. Fry until bubbles form and break on the pancakes surface and the bottom is browned. Flip and cook just until done. M AKES ABOUT 8 Lets be honest: unless you come from Rhode Island, a true Johnny Cake isnt worth making for anyone but yourself.

Theyre tricky to make and no one will thank you for the effortat least until theyve acquired the taste. from Simple Cooking by John ThorneCHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKESYou may even be able to persuade children to skip the syrup when you serve these delicate chocolate goodies. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon butter, melted cup mini chocolate chips confectioners sugar for dusting butter for coating Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in large mixing bowl. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla, and butter. Add milk mixture to flour and gently whisk to combine. Gently whisk in chocolate chips.

Heat the skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with butter. Drop batter, cup at a time, on griddle, with plenty of space for spreading. Fry until bubbles form and break on the pancakes surface and the bottom is browned. Flip and cook just until done, about 1 minute more. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve.