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===Making the Scotch Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas=== | ===Making the Scotch Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas=== | ||
| − | #Sift the dry ingredients. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a sifter. Sift them into a medium sized bowl. Make sure you get out any lumps.<ref>http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/2072/scotch-pancakes-with-caramelised-bananas-and-rum</ref> | + | #Sift the dry ingredients. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a sifter. Sift them into a medium sized bowl. Make sure you get out any lumps.<ref name="rf1">http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/2072/scotch-pancakes-with-caramelised-bananas-and-rum</ref> |
#Add the wet ingredients. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon. Crack the eggs and pour them into a separate bowl. Beat them well with a whisk. Pour the egg mixture into the well. Whisk the buttermilk and 3 tablespoons of the cold water in another bowl. Pour half of the buttermilk mixture on top of the eggs in the well. | #Add the wet ingredients. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients with a wooden spoon. Crack the eggs and pour them into a separate bowl. Beat them well with a whisk. Pour the egg mixture into the well. Whisk the buttermilk and 3 tablespoons of the cold water in another bowl. Pour half of the buttermilk mixture on top of the eggs in the well. | ||
#Mix the ingredients. Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the flour mixture by starting in the middle of the well and whisking outward. Continue to whisk until you have a thick but smooth texture. Add the rest of the buttermilk mixture a little at a time, whisking completely every time you add more. Keep whisking until it is lump free and smooth. | #Mix the ingredients. Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the flour mixture by starting in the middle of the well and whisking outward. Continue to whisk until you have a thick but smooth texture. Add the rest of the buttermilk mixture a little at a time, whisking completely every time you add more. Keep whisking until it is lump free and smooth. | ||
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#Flambé the bananas. Remove the pan from heat. Pour a generous dash of rum around the pan. Light the pan using a long kitchen match. Put the pan back on the stove. Once the flames subside, stir in the 2 teaspoons of water to help loosen the caramel. | #Flambé the bananas. Remove the pan from heat. Pour a generous dash of rum around the pan. Light the pan using a long kitchen match. Put the pan back on the stove. Once the flames subside, stir in the 2 teaspoons of water to help loosen the caramel. | ||
#*The flames will be kind of high at first. Watch to make sure you do not get burnt. | #*The flames will be kind of high at first. Watch to make sure you do not get burnt. | ||
| − | #*Never pour the rum in while it is over an open flame. If you have an electric stove, you don't have to remove the pan from the heat. You have to if you cook on a gas stove because the rum might splash onto the flame and cause a kitchen fire.<ref>http://whatscookingamerica.net/flambe.htm</ref> | + | #*Never pour the rum in while it is over an open flame. If you have an electric stove, you don't have to remove the pan from the heat. You have to if you cook on a gas stove because the rum might splash onto the flame and cause a kitchen fire.<ref name="rf2">http://whatscookingamerica.net/flambe.htm</ref> |
| − | #Serve the pancakes. Take the pancakes out of the oven. Put two pancakes on a each plate and add 3-4 pieces of banana. Scoop a small serving of vanilla ice cream on top of the bananas. Drizzle a spoonful of the caramel mixture from the pan on top of the ice cream. Eat right away while it is still hot.<ref | + | #Serve the pancakes. Take the pancakes out of the oven. Put two pancakes on a each plate and add 3-4 pieces of banana. Scoop a small serving of vanilla ice cream on top of the bananas. Drizzle a spoonful of the caramel mixture from the pan on top of the ice cream. Eat right away while it is still hot.<ref name="rf1" /> |
===Cooking the Fluffy Scotch Pancakes with Raspberry Compote=== | ===Cooking the Fluffy Scotch Pancakes with Raspberry Compote=== | ||
#Make the compote. Pour a small bag of frozen raspberries into a pot. Cook on medium heat until they start to melt. Add in 1/2 cup of sugar and stir. Reduce to low heat. Let the mixture simmer as you start the pancakes, checking it every few minutes. | #Make the compote. Pour a small bag of frozen raspberries into a pot. Cook on medium heat until they start to melt. Add in 1/2 cup of sugar and stir. Reduce to low heat. Let the mixture simmer as you start the pancakes, checking it every few minutes. | ||
| − | #*Once you notice the compote is syrupy, you can taste test it. If they are too tart, you can add another tablespoon of sugar until it is sweet enough for you. Remove from heat and sit aside when it is done.<ref>http://thewanderlustkitchen.com/scotch-pancakes/</ref> | + | #*Once you notice the compote is syrupy, you can taste test it. If they are too tart, you can add another tablespoon of sugar until it is sweet enough for you. Remove from heat and sit aside when it is done.<ref name="rf3">http://thewanderlustkitchen.com/scotch-pancakes/</ref> |
#Sift the dry ingredients. Sift the flour and baking powder together in a large bowl. Make sure there are no lumps. | #Sift the dry ingredients. Sift the flour and baking powder together in a large bowl. Make sure there are no lumps. | ||
#Combine the ingredients. Crack the eggs in a medium bowl. Pour in the sugar and whisk them together until combined. Then pour in the milk and whisk them all together until combined. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture. Pour in some of the wet ingredients. Whisk them together. Continue to add the wet ingredients a little at a time, continuing to whisk as you do. | #Combine the ingredients. Crack the eggs in a medium bowl. Pour in the sugar and whisk them together until combined. Then pour in the milk and whisk them all together until combined. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture. Pour in some of the wet ingredients. Whisk them together. Continue to add the wet ingredients a little at a time, continuing to whisk as you do. | ||
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#Cook the pancakes. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle pan on medium heat. Coat the pan in nonstick cooking spray or butter. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes. You should see bubbles forming on the top of the batter. Flip the pancake and cook for 1 more minute. The pancake should be lightly golden brown on both sides. Then remove it from the pan. Continue with the rest of the batter. Serve with a generous helping of raspberry compote pour on top of the pancakes. | #Cook the pancakes. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle pan on medium heat. Coat the pan in nonstick cooking spray or butter. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes. You should see bubbles forming on the top of the batter. Flip the pancake and cook for 1 more minute. The pancake should be lightly golden brown on both sides. Then remove it from the pan. Continue with the rest of the batter. Serve with a generous helping of raspberry compote pour on top of the pancakes. | ||
#*This batter is made to serve four people. | #*This batter is made to serve four people. | ||
| − | #*While you are cooking the rest of the pancakes, keep the cooked pancakes on a plate in a 200 degree oven to keep them warm.<ref | + | #*While you are cooking the rest of the pancakes, keep the cooked pancakes on a plate in a 200 degree oven to keep them warm.<ref name="rf3" /> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
