Recipe by Delia Zhu and Peter Nodler
The fabulous chefs at the Langham Xintiandi show us how to turn the simple pancake into a work of art. Dads take note - these pancakes are perfect for surprising Mom with breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day, May 11… or any day of the year!
Ingredients:
225 grams cake flour
30 grams sugar
2 grams salt
15 grams baking powder
2 eggs
50 grams whole butter, melted
280 ml full cream milk
10 grams orange zest (skin)
½ vanilla bean
Directions:
1 Combine all dry ingredients in mixing bowl.
2 Add eggs and whisk in milk.
3 Flavor with orange zest and mark of 1/2 vanilla bean.
4 Whisk in melted butter last.
5 Let mix sit for 20 minutes.
6 Heat frying pan, brush pan with melted butter.
7 Set two tablespoons of pancake mix in hot pan, cook 1.5 minutes on both sides.
8 Turn to avoid pancake overcooking.
9 Set on plate, eat immediately.
10 Top with maple syrup, chocolate sauce, whipped cream or fruit.
If you’d rather just treat mom to a fabulous brunch on Mother’s Day, head to the Langham Xintiandi on May 11. Indulge in a wide selection of seafood, meats and cooking stations with homemade recipes from around the world inspired by Mom’s cooking. RMB580+15 percent service charge per person including free flow Bollinger Champagne.
// 99 Madang Lu, by Taicang Lu 马当路99号1楼, 近太仓路(2330 2288, xintiandi.langhamhotels.com)
