Well, Jean should not feel badly about the pancake situation (which I am sure she doesn't). It just so happens that hubby had been trying for 10 years to replicate his grandfather's pancakes. We even had the recipe and were never able to duplicate the texture and flavor. We had tried every kind of pancake recipe and every time it was "Nope." Not even close.
Sharon's recipe for Bette's Pancakes was a resounding YES! from my hubby! After years of searching, the quest was finally over.
So after years of trying pancakes, it was never a question of which pancake recipe was better, it was recapturing a childhood memory.
Now I will have to say that Sharon's recipe is, hands-down, one of the best I have ever, ever had.
We may just have to make Jean's pancakes this weekend. But it won't be a competition.
I don't think I would be able to publicly state a winner.
Now if anyone would like to try these delicious pancake recipes, I will post them:
(Sharon's) Bette's Pancake Recipe
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Choice of berries, sliced bananas, raisins or chopped toasted nuts (optional)
Oil for griddle
Directions:
My absolute favorite pancake recipe. From the San Francisco Chronicle a few years ago:
"Bette's Buttermilk Pancakes Rise a Stack Above the Rest" Michael Bauer
Several people in the Food department thought they had the best recipe for buttermilk pancakes until they tasted this version from Bette's Oceanview Diner in Berkeley.
Owner Bette Kroening has been making these pancakes there for nearly 20 years. They have become so popular that she even started a line of packaged mixes that can be bought all around the Bay Area, including in some Safeways.
What makes these -- as well as all of the all-American specialties at the diner -- so good is they are made fresh. The baking soda, baking powder and buttermilk work to make these lighter and fluffier than just about any you'll find.
Note to Jean: Is your pancake recipe the Sourdough Pancakes? Because, darn it, I don't have any starter right now! I have been meaning to get the Carl Griffin sourdough starter though. They will send it to you for free. Here is a link in case anyone is interested: Carl Griffin Sourdough Page
Sharon's recipe for Bette's Pancakes was a resounding YES! from my hubby! After years of searching, the quest was finally over.
So after years of trying pancakes, it was never a question of which pancake recipe was better, it was recapturing a childhood memory.
Now I will have to say that Sharon's recipe is, hands-down, one of the best I have ever, ever had.
We may just have to make Jean's pancakes this weekend. But it won't be a competition.
I don't think I would be able to publicly state a winner.
Now if anyone would like to try these delicious pancake recipes, I will post them:
(Sharon's) Bette's Pancake Recipe
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Choice of berries, sliced bananas, raisins or chopped toasted nuts (optional)
Oil for griddle
Directions:
My absolute favorite pancake recipe. From the San Francisco Chronicle a few years ago:
"Bette's Buttermilk Pancakes Rise a Stack Above the Rest" Michael Bauer
Several people in the Food department thought they had the best recipe for buttermilk pancakes until they tasted this version from Bette's Oceanview Diner in Berkeley.
Owner Bette Kroening has been making these pancakes there for nearly 20 years. They have become so popular that she even started a line of packaged mixes that can be bought all around the Bay Area, including in some Safeways.
What makes these -- as well as all of the all-American specialties at the diner -- so good is they are made fresh. The baking soda, baking powder and buttermilk work to make these lighter and fluffier than just about any you'll find.
Note to Jean: Is your pancake recipe the Sourdough Pancakes? Because, darn it, I don't have any starter right now! I have been meaning to get the Carl Griffin sourdough starter though. They will send it to you for free. Here is a link in case anyone is interested: Carl Griffin Sourdough Page
"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time."
Laura
Laura