Waffles, Crepes and Pancakes

Waffles,
Crêpes and
Pancakes

Constable & Robinson Ltd
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London WC1B 4HP
www.constablerobinson.com

First published in the UK by Right Way,
an imprint of Constable & Robinson, 2011

Copyright © Norma Miller 2011

The right of Norma Miller to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1988.

All rights reserved. This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, re-sold, hired out or otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser.

A copy of the British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available from the British Library

ISBN: 978-0-7160-2283-1
eISBN: 978-0-7160-2299-2

Printed and bound in China

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Contents

Introduction

Equipment

About the Recipes

About the Ingredients

About the History

Recipes

1.   
The Basics

2.   
Quick and Easy Savoury Recipes

3.   
Quick and Easy Sweet Recipes

4.   
Savoury Pancakes – A Second Helping

5.   
Sweet Pancakes – A Second Helping

6.   
Oven-Baked Filled Pancakes

7.   
Toppings to Spoon, Drizzle or Spread

8.   
Not Exactly Pancakes

Index

Acknowledgements

The recipes in the book were developed using the Andrew James pancake maker and waffle makers:

Andrew James UK Ltd.
www.andrewjamesworlwide.com
Tel: 0844 335 8464

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Introduction

I
REMEMBER, AS A CHILD
, eating hot pancakes sprinkled with sugar and a little lemon juice squeezed on top. What a treat. My memories are of something quite traditional, and waffles, crêpes and pancakes have a long history in many countries. They have long been a great stand-by of street vendors, a delicious and comforting treat on a cold, crisp day. But they are in no way old-fashioned. In fact, waffles, crêpes and pancakes are immensely popular these days, and very modern in the way they fit in with contemporary lifestyles.

They are so easy and simple to make, they are irresistible and such great fun they can bring a smile to your face. You can launch a waffle party or a pancake party with great panache by using some quick and straightforward cooking techniques in front of your friends, making for a nice bit of theatre and performance art.

Varied and versatile, waffles, crêpes and pancakes can be served on almost any occasion. The basic batter can be made from simple ingredients already in your kitchen – just flour, eggs and milk. Variation comes from the use of different types of flour and the addition of liquids and flavourings. The results can be as simple or as elaborate as you like, as adventurous or imaginative.

With worldwide ingredients to choose from, waffles, crêpes and pancakes can be sweet or savoury, rolled or folded, filled or topped (or both), thick or thin, or even misshapen; it doesn’t matter at all. Throughout the book there are plenty of serving suggestions and hints and tips to go with the recipes, and the preparation and cooking processes for each recipe are simple, straightforward and easy to follow.

So don’t delay. Set up a waffle party or a pancake party today.

Equipment

V
ERY FEW PIECES
of equipment are needed to make successful waffles and pancakes. I have enjoyed developing and testing these recipes using an electric waffle maker which makes petal-shaped waffles and a Belgian waffle maker which makes oblong waffles. I made pancakes with both an electric crêpe maker as well as a heavy-based non-stick frying pan or griddle pan.

Waffle Makers

Waffle makers are hinged machines which open to reveal two hot plates incised to give a honey-comb pattern to the cooked batter. The heating plates are non-stick and usually don’t need to be brushed with oil before cooking.

Before Using a Waffle Maker for the First Time

With a new machine it is usual to heat the machine without food inside (see manufacturer’s instruction leaflet). This helps to seal the heating plates and remove any residue left by the manufacturing process and is carried out only once.

Open the waffle maker and brush the heating plates with a little oil or melted butter. Close the lid, switch on the power and a red light
and a green light will glow. Turn the dial to ‘Max’ and the machine will warm up (4–5 minutes). The green light will go out when the correct temperature is reached. Initially there may be a little smoke and odour. Allow the machine to cool down and clean when cold (see opposite). You are now ready to make waffles.

An electric Waffle Maker

An electric Belgian Waffle Maker

Crêpe Makers

Crêpe makers have a temperature-controlled ‘TOP’ plate on which the batter is spread. Make large pancakes covering the whole surface or three or four smaller pancakes.

An electric Crêpe Maker

Before Using a Crêpe Maker for the First Time

With a new machine it is usual to heat the machine without any food (see manufacturer’s instruction leaflet). This helps to seal the heating plate and remove any residue left by the manufacturing process and is carried out only once. Brush the ‘TOP’ cooking plate with a little oil or melted butter. Switch on the power and a red light and a green light will glow. Turn the dial to ‘Max’ and the machine will warm up (4–5 minutes). The green light will go out when the correct temperature is reached. Initially there may be a little smoke and odour. Allow the machine to cool down and clean when cold (see below). You are now ready to make crêpes.