Gluten-Free American Pancake Stack
A gluten-free American pancake stack that rises just as high and tastes just as fluffy as the original. A certified gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum does the structural work, while buttermilk keeps the interior light and tender. The key is buttermilk -- its acidity reacts with the bicarbonate of soda to create lift without relying on gluten structure. Let the batter rest for five minutes before cooking; this allows the leavening to activate and the flour to hydrate fully.
Ingredients
- 200g (7oz)gluten-free plain flour blend, with xanthan gum
- 2 tsp (2 tsp)baking powder, gluten-free
- 0.5 tsp (0.5 tsp)bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp)caster sugar
- 0.5 tsp (0.5 tsp)fine salt
- 250ml (9fl oz)buttermilk
- 2 (2)large eggs
- 30g (1oz)unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp (1 tsp)vanilla extract
Method
- 1
Whisk together the GF flour blend, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, caster sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- 2
In a separate jug, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold gently until just combined. Rest the batter for 5 minutes.
Do not skip the 5-minute rest; it noticeably improves the texture. - 4
Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle over a medium-low heat and grease lightly with butter.
Cook on medium-low rather than medium -- GF batters can brown on the outside before cooking through. - 5
Pour 80ml of batter per pancake. Cook for 2--3 minutes until bubbles form and edges are set.
- 6
Flip and cook for a further 1--2 minutes until golden. Keep warm in a low oven while cooking the rest.
- 7
Serve stacked with butter and maple syrup.
Pro Tips
- →Use a blend that lists xanthan gum -- blends without it produce a crumbly pancake.
- →Do not skip the 5-minute rest; it noticeably improves the texture.
- →Cook on medium-low -- GF batters can brown on the outside before cooking through.
- →If the batter thickens too much on resting, add a tablespoon of buttermilk to loosen.
Topping Ideas
Questions & answers
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