Punkake is a traditional American dessert, an alternative to Russian pancakes or pancakes. Pankake in English means "cooked in a frying pan cake."
Indeed, American pancakes are baked ondry frying pan (without oil), than favorably differs from their Russian counterparts. It turns out fluffy, soft, ruddy, but without a crust. Pancake is perfect for a hearty breakfast or an afternoon snack, cooks quickly, does not require special skills. In addition, the dish is quite economical.
There are many recipes for pancakes.American cooks know more than 100 ways to make this dessert: classic on milk, pancakes without milk, on yogurt, on water, chocolate, with pumpkin and apples, with cinnamon, curds, etc.
Pancake: energy value
Punkkeys are rapidly gaining popularity in Russia. Many landladies with interest are trying new recipes of the peoples of the world, including punk picks.
Classic American pancakes are prepared from flour, milk, eggs and sugar. They contain a lot of carbohydrates.
One hundred grams of classic dessert contain:
- carbohydrates - 49 percent,
- proteins - 8 percent,
- fat - 48 percent.
The energy value is 223 kilocalories per 100 grams.
Those who are eager to eat low-calorie foods should try pancakes on a prescription without milk or with whole-grain flour.
The recipe for pancakes on the water
Pancakes without milk, a recipe with photos of whichpresented below, easy to prepare. This requires a minimal set of inexpensive products and the desire to treat themselves and their loved ones with delicious "American" pancakes.
To prepare pancakes without milk (on water), the following set of products is needed:
- wheat flour - one glass,
- chicken eggs - one piece,
- water boiled - 3/4 cup,
- salt - on the tip of a teaspoon,
- sugar - one tablespoon (can be less),
- vanillin - 1/2 teaspoon,
- baking powder - 3/4 teaspoon (or 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid),
- olive oil - two tablespoons.
In a container mix flour with baking powder, granulated sugar, vanillin. All good puffing with a handful of whisk.
Separate the protein from the yolk. Mix the yolk with water.
Pour the water with the yolk into the flour mixture. Blend all well with a blender.
Beat the protein with salt to a steep foam, carefully insert the foam into the previously prepared mixture with flour. Stir the spoon.
Pour into the dough two spoons of olive oil (can be replaced with melted cream or any vegetable oil), mix.
The dough should be thick, it should not spread during baking.
Warm up the frying pan well (do not lubricate), with a spoon or a ladle, put the dough on it in batches.
Bake pancakes on medium heat on both sides. Turn the pancake to the other side when frying should be after the appearance of bubbles.
Finished punkakes are put in a pile, served with condensed milk, jam, honey, berries, etc.
The recipe for pancakes on yogurt
In Canada, prefer pancake recipes without milk, but on kefir. This easy-to-prepare gentle dessert is perfect for breakfast.
Required products:
- wheat flour - 1/2 kilogram;
- kefir - 1/2 liter;
- chicken eggs - two pieces;
- butter - two tablespoons;
- salt - 1/2 teaspoon;
- baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon;
- food soda - 1 // 2 teaspoons;
- lemon peel - 2 teaspoons;
- raisins - to taste;
- sugar - 2 tablespoons.
In the container, mix the flour with soda and baking powder, thoroughly puff the mixture with a handful of whisk.
In another container, whip the eggs, add kefir, salt, sugar and pre-crushed zest.
Pour the liquid mixture into the prepared flour. All well mixed (you can use a blender).
In the prepared dough will add the melted butter. Once again, mix everything.
Bake pancakes for "dry" (without oil), well-heated frying pan. Fritters are fried on both sides, they should be turned after bubbles appear.
Ready-made pancakes without milk are put in a pile, served with honey, maple syrup, acid, etc.
Conclusion
Pancakes - a trendy dish, which appeared in ourcountry recently. It certainly deserves the attention of the housewives, because from a simple set of inexpensive products it's easy to cook a delicious and hearty dessert that will replace breakfast or dinner.
A few tips:
- For punkers take high quality flour.
- Milk or kefir should be fresh, preferably low fat content.
- Dough for pancakes should be well kneaded, without lumps. It is advisable to use a mixer or blender.
Cook with love and good mood, spoil yourself and your loved ones with new dishes!
Bon Appetit!
