The easy and delicious pancakes are simple to prepare. They are tasty on their own and even more when filled. I decided to fill half of my pancakes with hazelnut cream and the other half with pistachio cream. The batter is ready in just 5 minutes and cooking takes about 3-4 minutes. Few ingredients lead to a truly excellent result. At the end of the recipe, I leave you some frying tips. Come with me and let’s start cooking!
Happy cooking, Giusi.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 20
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Easy and Delicious Pancakes
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 lemon (Grated zest)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 5 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups peanut oil
Steps for Easy and Delicious Pancakes
In a bowl, work the eggs with the sugar and start adding the oil and milk slowly.
Also add the grated lemon zest, previously sifted flour, and finally the baking powder. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.Meanwhile, start heating the vegetable oil in a deep pan. To check if it’s ready, dip the tip of a toothpick inside: if bubbles form around it, the oil is at the right temperature.
With the help of two spoons, start dropping the batter into the hot oil. It will take about 3-4 minutes to cook, depending on the size of the pancakes.
I recommend not making them too large and timing how many minutes the first ones take to cook so you can adjust for the others.
Drain the pancakes on paper towels to remove excess oil before proceeding with filling.
You can roll the pancakes in granulated sugar while they are still hot or let them cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Alternatively, you can fill them with creams, just like I did with the help of a pastry bag to make them even more delicious.
The pancakes are ready to be enjoyed.
Tips
For perfect results, use ingredients at room temperature. If the eggs are cold, leave them in warm water for a few minutes.
For perfect results, use ingredients at room temperature. If the eggs are cold, leave them in warm water for a few minutes.
The milk should be slightly warmed in the microwave or in a small pot to make it lukewarm.
The milk should be slightly warmed in the microwave or in a small pot to make it lukewarm.
The oil must be hot. If you don’t have a thermometer, use the toothpick trick: dip it in the oil and if it sizzles immediately, the temperature is right.
The oil must be hot. If you don’t have a thermometer, use the toothpick trick: dip it in the oil and if it sizzles immediately, the temperature is right.
Fry a few pieces at a time to maintain the oil temperature and achieve crispy and golden pancakes.
Fry a few pieces at a time to maintain the oil temperature and achieve crispy and golden pancakes.
The oil must be hot but not too hot, otherwise the pancakes will be raw inside. If they darken immediately, lower the flame or move the pan off the heat.
The oil must be hot but not too hot, otherwise the pancakes will be raw inside. If they darken immediately, lower the flame or move the pan off the heat.
If you notice foam, the temperature is too low. Remove it with a slotted spoon and wait for the oil to heat up before continuing.
If you notice foam, the temperature is too low. Remove it with a slotted spoon and wait for the oil to heat up before continuing.
