Pancakes, Waffles & Crepes

Base#

• Gluten based Flour or Gluten
  • Gluten imploves the strength of the matrix that contains the air bubbles for a fluffy texture and prevents crepes from breaking
• Oat/Rice Flour
• Garbanzo/Chickpeas Flour
• Flax Meal
• Baking Soda/Powder
• Nut/Seed butter
• Plant-Based Milk or Water
• Lemon/orange juice and zest
  • For flavour, to create butter milk and creates air pockets with baking soda
• Buttermilk or Aquafaba
  • Plant based milk and acid (lemon, apple cider vinegar). Works best with high protein milks like soy milk
• Corn/Potato/Cassava starch
• Sweetener
  • Apple Sauce
  • Mashed Banana
  • Date/Plum/Maple Syrup or blended/processed after soaking dried fruits in hot water
• Flavorings and Spices
  • Cacao/Cocoa
  • Pumpkin Spice (Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Cloves, Allspice/Sweet Pepper)
  • Vanilla/Coconut/Cinnamon extract

Pancakes#

• Use Buttermilk/Aquafaba
• Use plenty of Baking Soda/Powder
• Use corn/potato/cassava starch
• Leave hydrated and aerate
• Very low heat

Waffles#

• Plenty of Nut/Seed butter
• Buttermilk/Aquafaba and Baking Soda/Powder are nice, but not necessary
• Medium to high heat
• In general they are my favourity since it's quick and I love the toasted crust. They are also great for freezing, take them out to the waffle maker, sandwich grill or pan for reheating
• Eat them with sweet or savory meals, like a bread

Crepes#

• More water/liquid
• Use corn/potato/cassava starch
• Leave to hydrate
• Medium heat
• Storage in silicone bags or wrapped in containers

Instructions#

• If using Buttermilk, mix the milk with an acid and stir. Leave to coagulate for 5-10 minutes
• Mix all liquid ingredients and spices in a bowl, blender or food processor. The main liquid can be added after this step
  • When using syrups, mashed bananas or applesauce, a blender or food processor is not necessary
  • When using dried fruits such as dates and plums, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes and blend
  • For whole bananas and apples, you may add them to the food processor or blender as well
• Mix all solid ingredients and stir for an even distribution
• Pour the liquid ingredients into the solid ingredients, or add the solid ingredients to the blender.
  • Add the remaining or extra liquid (water or milk/buttermilk) to obtain the desired texture
• If using Aquafaba, mix with a powered hand mixer or blender and add to the bowl with the batter
• Optionally leave to hydrate for some minutes outside, or in the fridge if you are leaving it for more than an hour. Very important for fluffy pancakes and string crepes.
• Heat cooking surface, add oil if necessary
• Wait for the surface to heat and pour the batter
• Store in silicone bags or glass/metal containers, great for freezing
• When heating use the same tool you used for cooking, a waffle maker or pan, or a sandwich grill.
  • When heating in a microwave, add some water to prevent excessive loss of moisture