I
love something warm and fluffy in the morning, topped with butter and
agave. I was perusing my favorite cookbook and found something that
called out to be "tweeked." My old, "Joy of Cooking," cookbook had this
wonderful recipe for "Pfannkuchen or German Pancakes." Because of my
inability to eat certain grains, I opted for a recipe that incorporated
egg whites instead of the flour as an option. And, because of my
undeniable love for anything lemon, I created this wonderful morning hot
cake. I have another version called, "Lemon Meringue Pancakes," which I
will post at another time. While the original recipe does not call for
flour, I felt it needed some body and added a touch, although you can
omit the flour altogether if you like (just use less liquid).
Health note:
Eggs pack quite a bit of protein, however the egg white packs 4 grams
of protein alone, while the whole egg is 6 grams total. Egg whites also
have no fat or cholesterol, and added bonus to those watching those
numbers.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/84504-nutritional-content-egg-egg/
Blueberry Hot Cakes...German Style!
4 egg whites (whisked into a meringue)
1 tsp. Pure Lemon Extract or Pure Almond Extract or Pure Vanilla Extract
3 1/2 tsp. Sugar or Honey or Agave
1/8- 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt
2 tsp. Arrowroot Starch
1/3 - 2/3 Cup Gluten Free All Purpose Flour or Flour Blend, *optional( Bob's Red Mill GF All Purpose Flour)
1/4 C. Lemon juice *optional (fresh squeezed), or Almond Milk or other liquid (This is to dilute consistency for thinner cakes. If you like thicker hotcakes, omit this liquid).
1/4- C. Blueberry "Ocean Spray Craisins" or fresh blueberries
*Note:
If using honey or agave, add these to the wet (meringue) mixture, if
using sugar add to the dry (flour) mixture. Mix all wet ingredients
separately and all dry ingredients separately, then combine together.
Directions:
Mix
egg whites into a meringue. Add extract and liquid and blueberries to
meringue and fold in till well combined. Set aside. In a separate bowl
mix, GF flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar and arrowroot,
until combined. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold
until combined.
Heat griddle and coat with butter or oil. Scoop a
large Tablespoon full of the batter and put onto griddle, cook for 3
minutes and flip. Each side should be a golden brown.
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