These pancakes of Alsatian origin are special because they cook in a cast iron casserole. With a few ingredients and very specific quantities, the pancakes swell and are succulent.
These typical Alsace pancakes, in the northeast of France, are called « pancake ». These are pancakes concocted in cast iron And which, once cooked, are swollen. And the recipe for these Alsatian pancakes is simple.
Pour four peoplejust use six eggs, 250g of flour, 25 cl of milk and a pinch of salt. Once the whole is mixed, the dough must rest half an hour.
Cocotte pancakes coming from Christian tradition
Pancakes “Pancake” are so called because “Owner” means “Eggs” et ” cake “ means ” crown “ in Alsatian. This recipe comes directly from the Christian tradition. Indeed, the “Pancake” were tasted natural, without garnish, every Friday by the faithful.
Today, the casserole pancakes can be enjoyed as well in version sweet that in version salty. Indeed, it is quite possible to accompany them with ham, cheese or jam.
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Even if they eat with the same accompaniments, Alsatian pancakes are far from being similar to Breton pancakes. Indeed, the “Pancake” include More eggsare inflated and crisp.
Cooking, the moment when the character of “Pancake” reveals itself
Once your dough has rested enough, the time for cooking comes. It is at this precise moment that the pancake will swell and will have everything his crisp. To do this, you must first add a little butter and oil in a hot casserole dish before stabilizing its temperature on medium fire.
If you do not have this type of container at home, it is quite possible to use a pan of 20 centimeters in diameter. But beware, forget about traditional pancake stoves that will not suit this recipe. Then gently place the equivalent ofa ladle dough to the bottom of your container.
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Once your pancake dough has been deposited, you can cover it during Three to four minuteswhile the latter swells enough. Then turn it over to cook it two minutes additional on the other side. After four to five minutes, your Alsatian pancake will be ready!
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