As much as I love being back in Germany and having a proper winter with loads of snow, I sometimes wish I could beam myself to the other hemisphere and be able to escape the cold for only a few days. During all my travels, I always enjoy spending an afternoon at a cozy café trying out one of the many items on the menu. By the time I get back to Germany, I do not only have a second suitcase (at least this time I had), but also brought many inspirations I am excited to try out in my own kitchen. But apart from that, there is always the one thing I know I will associate with a certain place I have been to – and for my stay in Long Beach it is definitely pancakes and bagels. So whenever I need a dose of California, I put on my apron and just bake these golden brown treats I had so many times myself.
This is the recipe that I think comes closest to original American pancakes and I promise it will help beat the winter blues. Plus, it’s easy-peasy and won’t take you longer than 20 mins.
American Pancakes with Stewed Apples
yields about 10 small pancakes 150 g flour 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 pinch of salt 1 egg 200 ml almond milk or whatever milk you prefer 3 tbsp sunflower oil some butter 2 apples 2 tbsp brown sugar juice of 1/2 lemon 1. in one bowl, mix all dry ingredients and in a second scramble egg, milk and oil 2. add milk-mixture to the dry ingredients and slowly beat dough with hand mixer 3. let dough soak for some minutes and then bake in a pan using some butter 4. peel and cut apples into small pieces 5. in a small pot, bring apples to the boil until they are soft-boiled and add some sugar and lemon juice 6. enjoy! ♥
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