Gluten Free Finnish Hoito Pancake Recipes

COPY-CAT HOITO FINNISH PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine and whisk all ingredients until smooth.
• Let the batter rest for 30 minutes (or sit in fridge overnight).
• Heat non-stick or lightly greased pan to medium.
• Pour in a thin layer of the batter just so it covers the bottom.
• Once it is golden brown on one side, flip and cook the other.
• Serve with maple syrup, butter, fruit, or jam.

GLUTEN FREE FINNISH (HOITO) PANCAKE

Steps:

• Get 2 mixing bowls: 1 large bowl for mixing all the ingredients and 1 medium bowl for mixing the flour and starch. Do not add the Xantham Gum.
• Add rice flour, quinoa four, potato starch and cornstarch / tapioca starch into the medium bowl. Use a combination of Tapioca and Corn Starch. Mix with a fork.
• Add the sugar, salt, eggs, vanilla and milk into large bowl. Mix or blend thoroughly until all ingredients are dissolved then add melted butter and mix again.
• Slowly add the flour and starch from the medium bowl to the large bowl while constantly mixing or blending.
• Finally add the Xantham gum. I find 1/2 teaspoon is perfect however some may prefer less or more. You can add it in smaller increments however keep in mind that I have found that Xantham gum does take a few minutes to activate. Therefore if you add it in smaller increments make sure you blend in between the increments for at least 2-3 minutes to see the full effect.
• Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes to flatten out the batter or in the Fridge overnight.
• Pre-heat a 12" pan to half the temperature of what you would cook regular pancakes (medium-low), this should take about 5 minutes. From my experience the rice flour and starches need a longer and slower cooking process otherwise the pancake will be crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside. To get a golden crispy look and texture, pre-grease the pan with butter before cooking each pancake.
• Place no more then 1/2 cup of the pancake batter into the centre of the pan and rotate/tilt the batter to the edges of the pan. You want the pancakes to been slightly thicker then a crepe. Every pan is different so experiment to get the right dose per pancake.
• Cook for at least 2 minutes on the first side and 1 minute on the second side.

FLUFFY GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl; mix well.
• Mix egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together in a second bowl until well combined. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture with a wooden spoon until a lumpy batter forms. Pour in milk and mix until a smooth batter forms. Set batter aside to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if batter is too thick.
• Heat oil in a griddle over medium-low heat. Drop 1 to 2 heaped tablespoonfuls onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and cooking oil.
• Add milk mixture to the dry ingredients, and whisk until well blended.
• Let stand for about 10 minutes.
• Preheat ungreased, non-stick frying pan to medium heat.
• Pour batter by spoonfuls onto the hot pan.
• Pancakes are ready to be turned over when the edges are no longer glossy, and the bubbles that pop stay open. To check the second side for doneness, you just have to lift an edge of the pancake up with a spatula and take a peek.

FINNISH PANCAKES

Steps:

• Pour milk into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until slightly warm, 20 to 30 seconds. Whisk in butter. Whisk in eggs. Add flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt; blend briefly with an immersion blender to make a smooth batter.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle and cook until bottom is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Put the flour in a bowl and make a well in the centre. Crack the egg in the middle and pour in a quarter of the milk. Use an electric or balloon whisk to thoroughly combine the mixture. Once you have a paste, mix in another quarter and once lump free, mix in the remaining milk. Leave to rest for 20 mins. Stir again before using.
• Heat a small non-stick frying pan with a knob of butter. When the butter starts to foam, pour a small amount of the mixture into the pan and swirl around to coat the base - you want a thin layer. Cook for a few mins until golden brown on the bottom, then turn over and cook until golden on the the other side. Repeat until you have used all the mixture, stirring the mixture between pancakes and adding more butter for frying as necessary.
• Serve with agave syrup and a squeeze of orange juice or your pancake filling of choice.

FINNISH PANCAKE

Steps:

• Place a 10 1/2" oven proof frying pan with at least 3" sides in a 450F oven for 10 minutes.
• While the pan is heating, beat together the first 4 ingredients.
• Add flour and beat until smooth.
• Melt butter in heated pan and swirl the butter up the sides to coat the pan.
• Pour in the batter and bake for 25 minutes or until set. The mixture will puff while cooking and fall when removed from the oven forming a dish.
• This can be served plain or with a heated fruit topping and whipped cream.