Batters, Buttermilk Pancakes, Cuisinart Crêpes

BATTERS

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

Makes sixteen 4-inch pancakes

1½ cups lowfat buttermilk

2large eggs

1¼ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

3tablespoons vegetable oil

1tablespoon granulated sugar

1teaspoon baking soda

½teaspoon baking powder

½teaspoon table salt cooking spray

Place first eight ingredients, in order listed, in the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar (not vegetable oil cooking spray). Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on Purée for 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender on and blend on Purée for an additional 15 to 20 seconds. Turn blender off.

Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with vegetable oil cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Pour batter into 4-inch pancakes. When they start to bubble, turn and brown the other side, about 45 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter, coating skillet with cooking spray as necessary.

Nutritional information per pancake:

Calories 75 (36% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 3g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 27mg • sod. 168mg • calc. 63mg • fiber 0g

CUISINART® CRÊPES

Makes sixteen crêpes (about 8 to 9 inches in diameter)

1²∕³ cups warm water

3tablespoons softened, unsalted butter,

cut into 1-inch pieces

1cup unbleached, all-purpose flour

3 large eggs

1teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½teaspoon table salt cooking spray

Place first six ingredients, in order listed, into the Cuisinart® SmartPower® blender jar (not cooking spray). Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and blend on Mix for 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender on and continue blending on Mix until smooth, about 5 to 10 seconds. Turn blender off.

Refrigerate in a covered container for 2 hours before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before using.

Coat a 9½-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Pour 3 tablespoons batter into skillet, and swirl to coat bottom of the pan evenly with a thin film. Cook about 1 minute on each side, or until lightly browned.

Reserve crêpes. Repeat with remaining batter, coating pan with cooking spray as necessary.

Serve with creamed chicken, fresh berries or sautéed apples.

Nutritional information per crêpe:

Calories 59 (46% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g

• chol. 46mg • sod. 107mg • calc. 26mg • fiber 0g

HONEY WHEAT WAFFLES

Makes six waffles (about 3 cups batter)

1½ cups whole milk

2large eggs

¾cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour

½ cup whole-wheat flour

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ teaspoon table salt

¼ teaspoon baking soda

Preheat waffle iron. Place ingredients in the Cuisinart®

SPB-7CH specifications

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