Swedish Pancakes are a tasty and easy thing to make at home, and the batter can be made the
night before for a quick breakfast.
It only takes a few ingredients...
the dry:
1C flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 T sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
and the wet:
2 C milk
3 eggs
3 T melted butter
Mix together the dry ingredients, then whisk the wet ingredients in a separate bowl, then combine
the dry and wet.
This batter can be kept in the fridge for up to a couple of days until you're
ready to use it - and it actually is best when refrigerated overnight.
When you're ready to cook, just melt a little butter in a med hot pan (non-stick works nicely) and pour
approximately 1/4 C of batter in. Swirl the pan a bit so the batter spreads out evenly.
Allow your pancake to cook on the first side for a minute or two.
See that finished pancake in the back? That one has my name all over it :)
You'll be able to tell the pancake is ready to flip when the edges get a little bit dry, and the surface
of the pancake turns from all liquidy to a soft/firm texture.
Here I've used a rubber spatula to tuck the wispy dry edges back into the pancake to be tidy, but this isn't really necessary.
I used the same rubber spatula to flip the whole pancake over. Don't worry if your first pancake tries to fold
up a bit or tear a little - they can sometimes be a little stubborn.
After you've flipped a couple, you'll have the hang of it. And, a folded pancake still tastes good!
The second side of your pancake will cook in less than half the time of the first side, so have your plate ready.
The traditional topping for Swedish pancakes in lingonberry jam I like to add some while the pancake
is still in the pan, and then roll the pancake loosely around the jam to serve.
You can of course also use maple syrup, or any other of your favorite pancake toppings.
I've see some people fold their pancakes into quarters, but I think they taste better rolled.
Here are the finished pancakes - with lingonberry jam inside and a drizzle of maple syrup on top - YUM!