Comments on: Puff the Magic Pancake. http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/ Hot Stuff from King Arthur's Hearth Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:09:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: April R http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-8362 April R Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:35:28 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-8362 I've made these many times over the years. Every once in a while, the pancake doesn't puff -- it's just a solid flat mass. I don't recall doing anything different but there must be something. Any ideas on what is required for 'puffing up' to happen (e.g., batter being room temperature, pan being hot, etc.)? I'm sure there's some food chemistry explanation. I just don't know what it is. I’ve made these many times over the years. Every once in a while, the pancake doesn’t puff — it’s just a solid flat mass. I don’t recall doing anything different but there must be something. Any ideas on what is required for ‘puffing up’ to happen (e.g., batter being room temperature, pan being hot, etc.)? I’m sure there’s some food chemistry explanation. I just don’t know what it is.

]]> By: Suzy B http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-4738 Suzy B Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:27:59 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-4738 Oh, yes, I'm from Milwaukee and my first experience with these was at Pandl's Restaurant. I've had it served warm with powdered sugar on top and good maple syrup, but my favorite is having it covered with sauteed apples that were cooked with butter, brown sugar, and a touch of cinnamon. Almost any fruit would do on these pancakes. Or go naked with just the sugar and maple syrup. Yummy. Oh, yes, I’m from Milwaukee and my first experience with these was at Pandl’s Restaurant. I’ve had it served warm with powdered sugar on top and good maple syrup, but my favorite is having it covered with sauteed apples that were cooked with butter, brown sugar, and a touch of cinnamon. Almost any fruit would do on these pancakes. Or go naked with just the sugar and maple syrup. Yummy.

]]> By: NancyB http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-2285 NancyB Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:33:57 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-2285 My favorite way to serve these is topped with fresh peaches (sliced, tossed with a few teaspoons of sugar to draw out the juices, and maybe a squirt of lemon juice) and sour cream. Summer in a skillet! My favorite way to serve these is topped with fresh peaches (sliced, tossed with a few teaspoons of sugar to draw out the juices, and maybe a squirt of lemon juice) and sour cream. Summer in a skillet!

]]> By: Donna Mae http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1895 Donna Mae Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:23:16 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1895 My mother use to make this recipe all the time as far back as I can remember, I'm 50 now. She called it Yorkshire Pudding and got the recipe from my Dad's relatives who were English. Only we always had them for dinner and topped them with gravy, usually beef. I always knew they were a pop over type recipe but never thought of using them for breakfast. Hmmmm. I have a very old cookbook ( a Fanny Farmer) that also calls it Yorkshire Pudding. It states that the ingredients should be at room temp. I'll have to give it a try for breakfast. Very easy to make. <strong>Donna Mae, this is indeed the same batter you'd use for Yorkshire pudding. And popovers. And probably pigs-in=blankets, too. And it is indeed easy! -PJH</strong> My mother use to make this recipe all the time as far back as I can remember, I’m 50 now. She called it Yorkshire Pudding and got the recipe from my Dad’s relatives who were English. Only we always had them for dinner and topped them with gravy, usually beef. I always knew they were a pop over type recipe but never thought of using them for breakfast. Hmmmm.
I have a very old cookbook ( a Fanny Farmer) that also calls it Yorkshire Pudding. It states that the ingredients should be at room temp.
I’ll have to give it a try for breakfast. Very easy to make.

Donna Mae, this is indeed the same batter you’d use for Yorkshire pudding. And popovers. And probably pigs-in=blankets, too. And it is indeed easy! -PJH

]]> By: beverlyz http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1528 beverlyz Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:11:48 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1528 I'm not a big pancake fan but this recipe makes my mouth water! I’m not a big pancake fan but this recipe makes my mouth water!

]]> By: Antiques http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1439 Antiques Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:52:54 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1439 I just had pancakes this morning, I wish they were like these though =). I will definitely be using this recipe on Saturday mornings. I know my family will go crazy for these! I just had pancakes this morning, I wish they were like these though =). I will definitely be using this recipe on Saturday mornings. I know my family will go crazy for these!

]]> By: Lydia http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1411 Lydia Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:46:46 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1411 This was delicious! I loved the simplicity of the recipe and the easy, pop in the oven, process. AND YUMMY! So good! I even posted some pics of the final result on my blog! check it out! http://lydiascozycorner.com/2008/06/03/puff-pancakes/ <strong>Lydia, those pancakes are BEAUTIFUL! What lovely photographs... Glad you enjoyed them - PJH </strong> This was delicious! I loved the simplicity of the recipe and the easy, pop in the oven, process.

AND YUMMY! So good! I even posted some pics of the final result on my blog! check it out!

http://lydiascozycorner.com/2008/06/03/puff-pancakes/

Lydia, those pancakes are BEAUTIFUL! What lovely photographs… Glad you enjoyed them - PJH

]]> By: PJ http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1386 PJ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:34:07 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1386 Nedra, I think using whole wheat flour would make a heavy pancake, both taste-wise, and texture. And using the others you mention might do the same.. But I'd try spelt first, oat second, and see how they work. Nedra, I think using whole wheat flour would make a heavy pancake, both taste-wise, and texture. And using the others you mention might do the same.. But I’d try spelt first, oat second, and see how they work.

]]> By: Nedra http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1382 Nedra Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:34:30 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1382 Anyway I could use a whole grain (i.e. spelt, barley, oat flour) for all or part of this recipe and it still turn out so beautifully? Thanks to your terrific wholegrain cookbook we've pretty much been able to give up simple carbs. Please continue to feature additional recipes or hints at substitutes for whole grains. Our motto is "make calories count". Its a lot more fun that way! Many thanks! Anyway I could use a whole grain (i.e. spelt, barley, oat flour) for all or part of this recipe and it still turn out so beautifully? Thanks to your terrific wholegrain
cookbook we’ve pretty much been able to give up simple carbs. Please continue to feature additional recipes or hints at substitutes for whole grains. Our motto is “make calories count”. Its a lot more fun that way! Many thanks!

]]> By: Madreddog http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1295 Madreddog Mon, 26 May 2008 15:21:41 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/05/09/puff-the-magic-pancake/#comment-1295 This first time I had a German pancake was when I was visiting family in Milwaukee. I was raised in South Texas and didn't get to see the extended family very often so this was double treat. I think the restaurant was named "Pandel's" (sp?). It was the best thing I had eaten at my very young age. When I got married about 40 years ago (boy, time sure does fly) I had told my husband about this pancake. I love to cook and he loves to eat so I started hunting for a recipe. I got a Settlement cookbook for a wedding present and found a German pancake. It was what i had been looking for. We have been eating them ever since. It makes a great dinner with adding sausage. We like to eat breakfast at dinner sometimes. I like the variations you added PJ and look forward to trying them. My husband will probably say, "Why did you change it, I liked it the other way?" This first time I had a German pancake was when I was visiting family in Milwaukee. I was raised in South Texas and didn’t get to see the extended family very often so this was double treat. I think the restaurant was named “Pandel’s” (sp?). It was the best thing I had eaten at my very young age. When I got married about 40 years ago (boy, time sure does fly) I had told my husband about this pancake. I love to cook and he loves to eat so I started hunting for a recipe. I got a Settlement cookbook for a wedding present and found a German pancake. It was what i had been looking for. We have been eating them ever since. It makes a great dinner with adding sausage. We like to eat breakfast at dinner sometimes. I like the variations you added PJ and look forward to trying them. My husband will probably say, “Why did you change it, I liked it the other way?”

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