Hot Cakes in the Mexican style

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Pancakes, pancakes or what is called in their respective parts of the world. Today's recipe is a dish known worldwide for being the real lifeguard breakfast of the town.

In general, Hot Cakes are served in a very simple way, with butter and honey above, but the habit of adding fresh fruits above, also nuts or chocolate to give them a special touch was also incorporated. We encourage ourselves so much? I say yes.

About the Hot Cakes recipe

Hot Cakes are a very popular breakfast, especially those who like to start the day with a lot of energy.
It is common to find Hot Cakes in some restaurants and in the menu of different homes, mainly in the Americans that are where they originated. Although it is also common to get them in many countries around the world.

Speaking of this international aspect, let's clarify that Hot Cakes can be found with different names and some variants. For example:

• In parts of Latin America, Hot Cakes are also known as pancakes or oats tortillas are popular in the breakfasts of Colombia and Ecuador.
• In Europe, pancakes or crêpes are very popular in France and Belgium.
• In Australia and New Zealand they are known as pancakes
• Hot Cakes or Chinese pancakes in China and South Korea.

Data to consider: each country could have its version of Hot Cakes and each one has its own traditional recipe. Although in general all the variants are very similar.

What are Hot Cakes called in Mexico?

In Mexico they are also known as "Hot Cakes" or "Panqueques" as in the United States and Canada.

Although in its appearance there is a small difference and that these pancakes are usually thinner and are served with a variety of accompaniments, such as honey, filled with sweets or jams and butter, etc.

Another incorporation that they usually do in Mexico is to decorate them with different fresh fruits to give them flavor and color. Point for Mexico in this regard.

Hot Cakes Classic Recipe

Hot Cakes's recipe is very simple. To make them, the ingredients are mixed in a bowl, with the amounts you need at that time. Then it is only a matter of mixing with power until a homogeneous mass is left. ( Here a video).

• It is also possible to make hotcaks with a blender, blender or mixer. These are different ways of mixing the ingredients, simpler and faster.

Then it only remains to heat a pan or iron with a little oil or butter and the magic begins. Placing a generous portion of the mixture in the hot pan and then cooking until bubbles appear on the surface. 

At that time you have to turn it around and cook the other side. 

How do you say pancakes or hotcakes? Differences

Surely you already suspected it and that is that the words "Pancake" and "Hotcake" are synonyms and refer to the same recipe. Although yes, there are some differences that we could highlight:

• The word " Pancake " is the English denomination of the United Kingdom.
• Instead, " Hotcake " is the way to call the same dish in English as the United States and Canada.

Anyway, in many countries either of the two terms are used indistinctly.

How to make Hot Cakes in a healthy way

It is always good to have options to make a healthy version of our meals. That's why I leave you 5 ways to make hot cakes a little healthier:

• Using whole wheat flour instead of white flour , the most classical shape that is still delicious. Integral flour has more fiber and nutrients than white flour.
• Replace milk with a drop in fat or vegetable milk , a simple way to reduce the amount of fats and calories in hotcaks.
• Use natural sweeteners: you can use honey, molasses or agave syrup to sweeten your hotcaks.
• Add fruits: This will give you a greater amount of vitamins and minerals and help you feel more full.

Ingredient list for super easy hot cakes!

Then I share a simple and clear list of all the ingredients that are needed to make this Hot Cakes recipe. In order of importance and its possible substitutes.

• Flour: This ingredient is the basis of the Hot Cakes recipe. In general, wheat flour is the most used. Flour is the one that must be mixed with the other liquid and dry ingredients to form a homogeneous mass.

Any type of flour can be used to make hotcaks, wheat flour, integral or oatmeal, the latter give a different flavor to hotcakes, in addition to bringing their fibers and nutrients to our recipe.

It is important not to forget that integral flour or oatmeal could change the texture of the hotcakes compared to those of wheat flour, and surely we have to adjust the amount of liquid used a bit.

It is also possible to use different ones such as rice flour, almonds or coconut flour.

• Eggs: Eggs are responsible for giving the necessary consistency and structure to hot cakes. On the other hand, they also help to give shape and achieve uniform cooking.
• Milk: It is used to give moisture and softness to the mass of the hot cakes. Keep in mind that for this recipe you can use different types of milk such as cow or soy milk, almond milk or any other type of milk you prefer.
• Bake powder: At this point we already enter the optional ingredients, the baking powder is one, but if you use it it will help you to have the hot cakes more spongy and light.

Baking powder also helps Hot Cakes be cooked uniformly.

• Sugar: Use sugar to give sweetness to hot cakes is optional, of course. You can use granulated sugar, brunette sugar or other edulcorant you prefer.
• Sal: It is an optional ingredient but helps improve the taste of hot cakes.

Some recipes may include other ingredients such as butter, vanilla essence or fruits to give flavor and variety.

Secrets to prepare Hot Cakes Cakes

• Using baking powder: baking powder is key for hot cakes to be spongy and light.

Baking powder can be replaced with fresh yeast, baking soda and vinegar or baking soda and lemon juice.

• Do not mix the dough more: it is important only to mix the ingredients until they are combined. If you already got it, don't keep beating.

• Cold milk: using cold milk to mix the dough can be fundamental for us to be fluffy.

• Have the necessary time to rest the dough: leave the dough to rest for a few minutes before cooking the hot cakes. This will help the dough sponge.

• Fire temperature: Hot Cakes cook over medium heat. If the fire is too high, it is very likely to burn before they are cooking inside.

• Do not touch anything ahead of the time: they are not anxious and anxious, the hotcaks are patience. Much of the failure in this recipe is because the bubbles are not expected to appear on the surface before turning them around. Then they break and not the spongy owes you.

• Use butter instead of vegetable oil. The butter will give a delicious flavor and aroma to the Hot Cakes.

• Do not cook too much: cook the hot cakes only until they are brown on both sides. If they cook them too much, they will become dry and will not be spongy.

Hot Cakes Recipe with butter and honey

Ingredients

• 1 cup of wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup of milk
• 2 tablespoons of melted butter
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• Vegetable oil or cooking butter

How Hot Cakes are prepared

1. In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. On the other hand, beat the egg together with the milk. 
3. Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture and stir until they are well combined. If lumps remain, it is normal.
4. Meanwhile, heat a pan or iron over medium-high heat and add some vegetable oil or butter.
5. With the help of a ladle, place a portion of the mixture in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to brown.
6. Turn the hotcake and cook for 2 more minutes, or until it is golden on both sides.
7. Repeat point 5 and 6 with the rest of the mixture. Then serve hot hotcakes with honey above.