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Japanese Hotcakes (ホットケーキ)

Japanese Hotcakes (ホットケーキ)

Adapted from my friend Noriko’s recipe

*Recipe Notes: The best way to make the batter for these hotcakes is by using a kitchen scale.  I’ve experimented with using cup measurements, and I’ve had very mixed results, since the weight of a cup of flour, for example, can be drastically different depending on how you measure it.  If you stick the measuring cup into your flour bin and scoop out your flour, your going to end up with a lot more flour in that cup than if you were to spoon your flour into the cup.  The weight measurement helps reduce the margin of error.

Makes 8 large hotcakes

2 large eggs
200 milliliters milk (7 ounces or .85 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
200 grams all-purpose flour (7 ounces or scant 1 2/3 cups)
8 grams baking powder (.28 ounces or 1 3/4 teaspoon)
40 grams granulated sugar (1.4 ounces or 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)

1. Beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together until foamy, about 3 minutes at high speed using a hand or stand mixer.

2. Whisk the dry ingredients together. Gently and quickly mix the dry ingredients mix into the egg mixture. Then let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes. (The batter will thicken slightly.)

3. Set an electric griddle to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, or heat a heavy frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the griddle or frying pan. The griddle/pan is ready to use if a drop of water will skitter across the surface, evaporating immediately.

4. Ladle 1/4 cupfuls of the batter onto the griddle. Cook on one side until bubbles begin to form and break, about 2 minutes. Then turn the pancakes and cook the other side until brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Turn over only once. Serve immediately. Delicious drizzled with maple syrup, or topped with custard, fresh berries, and a dollop of whipped cream.

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*Disclosure: Zojirushi sent me a Gourmet Sizzle Electric griddle to try out at no cost to me.  I was not compensated for writing this post, nor was I required to do so.  All thoughts and opinions are my own! [/donotprint]