{"id":10290,"date":"2022-12-04T12:56:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T16:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wtb.org\/?p=10290"},"modified":"2022-12-09T10:10:32","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T14:10:32","slug":"sample-pancakes-of-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wtb.org\/?p=10290","title":{"rendered":"Sampling Pancakes of the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our December meeting on the theme “Pancakes of the World” took place Dec. 4 \u00a0at\u00a0CNY RISE Center<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pancakes are a universal, economical and versatile food! Each country offers its own take on pancakes, making them sweet or savory, stuffing them with veggies\u00a0or\u00a0meats, topping them with fruits and sweet delights, or using them as a wrap for other delicacies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are recipes for the pancakes we sampled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pancakes from north India<\/strong>
Mix equal parts chickpea flour and water.\u00a0
Add very finely chopped green onion and red pepper to batter.\u00a0
Add seasonings: turmeric, cayenne and cumin and salt.\u00a0
Fry in hot oil and flip making sure they are browned on both sides.\u00a0
Serve HOT with an assortment of veggies and chutney.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crepes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup all-purpose flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tbsp granulated sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bc tsp kosher salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 large eggs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 and a half cups whole milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tbsp unsalted butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt to combine. \u00a0Add eggs\u00a0andmilk. \u00a0Whisk to incorporate dry ingredients. \u00a0Let stand 15 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. \u00a0Drop about \u00bc cup of batter into the pan, then swirl the pan to coat the bottom in a thin, even layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook until top is set, about 2 minutes. Then flip and continue to cook until second side is golden brown \u2013 about 1 minute more. \u00a0Repeat with remaining batter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serve with fruit, Nutella, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vietnamese pancakes<\/strong>
Mix equal parts of rice flour and water. Then add approx. 1 tsp. turmeric and half cup of coconut milk (add more or less depending on thickness of batter).
Whisk together until smooth and thin.\u00a0
Spoon into hot olive oil and fry until crispy around edges and dry in middle. DO NOT FLIP!\u00a0
Dressing: mix white vinegar, garlic, lime juice, red chilis (add fish sauce\u00a0if desired)\u00a0
Toppings: sprouts, cilantro, shredded carrots, chicken, coriander\u00a0
Use lettuce leaves to wrap around this concoction and eat as a sandwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swiss pancakes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 eggs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 cups milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\/4 cup flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tablespoon sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tablespoon oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add all batter ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 minute or until smooth, stopping blender and scraping down sides. For best results, refrigerate batter for at least 30 minutes before cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lightly grease a non-stick pan with sloped edges. Heat pan to medium. Pour into pan 1\/3 cup of batter & swirl the batter distribute evenly. Cook for 2 minutes or until top of pancake starts to form little bubbles and the bottom of the pancake is light brown with “specks.” Flip pancake and cook for another 45 seconds to 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook. Remove to warming dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fillings: strawberries, cream cheese, Nutella, fresh peaches, maple syrup, warmed jam, applesauce, stewed pear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garnishes: toasted slivered almonds, walnuts or pecans. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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German\/Czech potato pancakes<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0

16 oz. finely grated russet potatoes, drained
1 large grated onion
2 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons flour
Mix well. Scoop and flatten out a small amount of mix onto a medium-griddle or frying pan using a little oil.\u00a0Grill can\u2019t be too hot. They need to cook slowly so potatoes cook through with the onion.\u00a0
Served with hot meat gravy (usually pork)<\/em><\/p>\nScottish scones<\/strong><\/em>
1 lemon
3 cups flour
1\/3 cup sugar\u00a0
1-1\/2 teaspoon baking powder\u00a0
1-1\/2 teaspoon baking soda\u00a0
1\/3 teaspoon salt
3\/4 cup cold butter
9 tablespoons milk
1-1\/2 teaspoons lemon zest\u00a0
1-1\/2 teaspoons vinegar<\/em>

Glaze
2 cups confectioner’s sugar\u00a0
1\/3 cup butter, melted
2-1\/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons water, as needed
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.\u00a0
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt\u00a0together in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender into\u00a0coarse crumbs.\u00a0Whisk milk, lemon juice lemon zest and vinegar together in a small bowl. Stir into flour mixture until dough is moistened.\u00a0
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly, 5 or 6 turns. Pat or roll dough out into a 1 inch thick round. Cut into 10 wedge shaped pieces. Arrange 1 inch apart on a baking sheet.\u00a0
Bake in pre-heated oven until bottom edges are golden brown (about 12 – 15 minutes). Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
For the glaze, stir confectioner’s sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla together until smooth. Stir water into mixture one tablespoon at\u00a0a time to make glaze. Drizzle over\u00a0the warm scones.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

WTB Holiday Basket December 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

InterFaith Works Center of New Americans prepares holiday gift baskets for refugee families recently arrived in our community. WTB is putting a basket together for this family:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country of Origin: Syria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Dad, age 45<\/strong>, <\/strong>size XL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Mom, age 42<\/strong>, <\/strong>size 2XL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Son, age 17<\/strong>, <\/strong>size XL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        • Daughter, age 15<\/strong>, <\/strong>size XL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          • Son, age 12<\/strong>, <\/strong>size L<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            • Daughter, age 9<\/strong>, <\/strong>size M<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Suggested items to consider: NEW PLEASE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 Gift cards (Tops Grocery is on the northside and close to our clients) Target and Walmart<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 board games and puzzles<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 cozy socks and pajamas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 tea<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 honey<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 bag of oranges<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 Crackers or cookies<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 books<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 mittens, scarfs, hats<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 arts and crafts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 toys<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 piggy banks<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 jam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \u2022 chocolates<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              UNWRAPPED gifts can be brought to our Dec. 4 meeting or dropped off at 3 locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              53 Lyndon Road, Fayetteville (porch box);<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              734 Wadsworth Street, Syracuse (inside porch);<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              7546 Marble Dr, Liverpool (porch).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Thank you for any help you can give!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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