Swedish Pancakes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert6-8
servings10
minutes30
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minutesMy Grandma got this recipe from a Swedish woman. It was always a family favorite in my home growing up. I’ve since adapted it to make it gluten free, and it’s delicious! We eat Swedish Pancakes all year long, but it’s also the favored Christmas morning breakfast dish!
The timing of this batter is important. Put the ingredients into the mixer in the order listed below. Do not overmix it once you’ve put the water in.
If the batter is to thick:
If the batter is too thick, it’s likely because it was mixed too long after adding the xanthan gum. The consistency can be hard to judge until you cook the first pancake. If it’s too thick and doesn’t spread thin, simply add a little more water to the batter and gently stir with a whisk. Be careful not to overmix, as that will only make it thicker.
If the batter is too thin:
Stir the batter with a whisk. More stirring will make it thicker – don’t over stir.
Ingredients
8 eggs
1 can evaporated milk
1 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 teaspoon salt
3 cups featherlight flour
1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 cup water
Directions
- Preheat oven to the Keep Warm temperature.
- In a large stand mixer, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for about a minute. Then, reduce the speed to low and continue mixing as you gradually add the ingredients.
- While mixer is going, add milk, evaporated milk, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour.
- Gradually add the xanthan gum.
- Add 1 cup water. Let the mixer mix for about 5 seconds once the water is added, then turn it off.
- Transfer the batter to a large pitcher for easier pouring. Preheat a sauté pan over medium heat and add about a tablespoon of butter.
- Pour the batter into the pan, forming about a 4-inch circle. Lift and tilt the pan to spread the batter thinly into a round Swedish pancake. Cook until the top looks dry, then flip and cook the other side for about 5 seconds.
- Keep an oven-safe plate in the oven, and place each finished pancake on it to stay warm while you cook the rest.
- Serve with butter and maple syrup or nutella, bananas, fresh berries, whipped cream, and butter syrup.
Notes
- You may need to play with the temperature that you cook it on.
- You can also serve this as a dessert with ice cream and toppings.
