Since I AM LIVING IN ANOTHER COUNTRY, I shouldn't still be surprised at how different the foods are compared to what you find in the U.S. grocery stores. I tell you, it is great not to be tempted, like I am in the U.S. grocery store, to just purchase “easiness”. I don’t find myself walking down isle after isle (which include a ton of junk foods) reading the labels that exclaim, “cooks in 2 minutes”. This is especially true when I cruise the ONE isle in the frozen section here in Germany. I haven’t seem to have found my favorite island, “FROZEN FOOD LAND” here in the market carrying thousands of options for any type of frozen meal. Nope, only one isle of frozen food here and it is stocked mostly with pizza.
I have now learned on my hunt for pancakes, you will not find; any type of "pre-made" pancake mix like 'Aunt Jemima', any type of frozen breakfast waffle or pancakes. I should also admit with this discovery, I don't know how to make pancake batter here in Germany. It is crazy how intimidated I am by the variances of cooking here in my German kitchen. At home, I could make the BEST homemade pancakes that included a little pureed pumpkin or carrots that went unnoticed by all. I am sure it is easy here as well, but all of my recipes for pancake batter call for "all -purpose flour". (I am sure I have mentioned I can not purchase All-purpose flour here in the stores) So, my new German philosophy- buy anything that looks similar and try it out. Unfortunately, my philosophy has me hooked on these Pfannkuchens. I am not sure how you are REALLY supposed to prepare. But I have found they are yummy with ANY filling. They are my favorite little “2 point plus” treats. (yes I still track Weight Watcher points here in Germany)
In case you find these in a Grocery Store near you......
My favorite ‘Pfannkuch concoctions’:
Breakfast- warmed in microwave, filled with a touch of cinnamon and butter then rolled.
Lunch-warmed, filled with any fresh cheese and Black Forest ham
Afternoon snack-warmed, filled with Nutella and smashed banana.
Type 550 flour is "all-purpose" and I've found it here at REWE. It's more expensive than the 450 which is really baking/cake flour and thinner -- but it will still work for pancakes.
ReplyDeleteYou can also find the flour online very worst case. And there are some instant pancake batters around that you just add water and shake...but they're really not on the same level as the American stuff.
Just realized I still haven't posted my pancake recipe. We just might have to have pancakes tomorrow so I can finally remedy that!
By the way, you can make extra pancakes or waffles and freeze them yourself...quick and inexpensive breakfast just like back in the States. ;)
1 cup ( I mean a real coffee cup)of flour, 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk, a dash of salt. Ready to go!!!
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