Pancake
Oma s Apfelpfannkuchen Apple Pancakes
With her ramrod-straight back and short, stocky physique, our Oma's physical bearing rivaled that of a military officer, but behind her formidable stature was a kind woman who loved her "American grandchildren" beyond measure. She’d admonish us but then quickly after, proffer a plum or a piece of chocolate.
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sparkling water (san pellegrino or any carbonated water)
- 1 pinch salt
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 apple, peeled and thinly sliced (any tart apple will do, especially granny smith)
Directions:
- In a mixing bowl mix together the egg yolks, sugar, flour, baking powder, milk, mineral water and salt. (The batter consistency should be runny like a thick soup.)
- Whip the egg whites into soft peaks, using a handheld mixer. Fold into the batter mixture. The mixture can be adjusted for feel and taste (denser batter could use more flour etc.).
- Heat two tablespoons of oil in a small or medium cast iron pan. When hot, pour pancake batter in like you would to make a thick pancake and cook on medium heat.
- Add the sliced apples on top like you would on a tart.
- Run the spatula down around the edges and lift it gently to check firmness/doneness before flipping over.
- Turn over (you can flip onto the pan lid and slide back into the pan).
- Repeat for the second pancake.
- When done, let sit and serve with powdered sugar on top.