Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Appreciating Mark Bittman: perfect pancakes I love Mark Bittman. His recipes are always straight-forward and just work. I’m so glad he’s blogging for the New York Times – you can never have enough Bittman. A while back he did a piece on the perfect pancake. Four different fool-proof versions to try. I love the fluffy rendition that features ricotta. He’s right – why do so many people buy pancake mix when it’s almost as quick to whip up your own batch?

Check it out. Labels: breakfast, mark bittman, pancakes, ricotta Y said...

I don't know why anyone would want to buy pancake mix either, when the best pancakes (like yours) are always homemade!

October 01, 2008 9:51 PM juliette c. said...

I totally agree with y: the best pancakes are always homemade :-)

October 02, 2008 4:20 AM Meeta said...

I prefer making homemade pancakes to any storebought mixes. I always add ricotta to my pancakes because it gives it a great flavor. Sabra, these look gorgeous!

October 02, 2008 4:48 AM Lisa S. said...

I've also used cottage cheese in the batter before. Delicious & filling!

October 02, 2008 9:53 AM If that isn't a perfect breakfast, I don't know what is. amazing photo, as usual.

October 02, 2008 11:41 AM Arfi Binsted said...

i usually use gluten-free flour to make pancakes for they make crusty 'skin'. but using self-rising flour i think can be enjoyable as well that will give smoother and softer texture. love it for brunch!

October 03, 2008 2:33 AM Can vouch first hand that your pancakes are stellar. MMMM! Great photo.

October 03, 2008 5:49 PM Ivy said...

I concur completely!
Why get mix?

October 04, 2008 6:25 PM bee said...

dear sabra,
there's something for you at jugalbandi. congratulations!!!

October 05, 2008 12:31 AM eliza said...

i've made pancakes with ricotta before and i agreed, it's fluffier than regular pancake recipe. thumbs up for Mark Bittman!

October 05, 2008 2:13 AM The man knows how it's done.
Oh yeah.

October 07, 2008 6:03 PM I've never understood the pancake mix thing either. I've tried ricotta pancakes before, and they are crazy good, especially with a little orange zest. Mark Bittman is great, and you should probably be doing his photography for him!

October 08, 2008 9:50 AM marz said...

hi, new to ur blog.
just wanna say ur photos are great.
i like this pancake one as well.

ive tried to make it with cottage cheese too. its good.
im gonna try these ricotta ones.
thanks for the tip.
btw, may i ask, what camera ur using for ur photos? they turn out great. do put them in raw?

October 10, 2008 10:49 AM Batman Costume said...

I love pancakes

October 11, 2008 3:17 PM skrockodile (sabra) said...

Thanks for all of the pancake enthusiasm guys!!!!
I love the idea of cottage cheese - I'll have to try that too.
Arfi - gluten-free, huh? Never heard that trick - will definitely check that out!
Re: cameras, etc., - if you hop over to flickr (link on the right) you will see all of my camera data loads for each photo.

October 13, 2008 3:34 PM maggie said...

These look great. I like Bittman, too, though I did NOT have success with his most recent recipe for quick whole wheat no-knead bread. Your pancakes look delicious, though!
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