\nIn this edition, we made sakura mochi-inspired pancakes with a soft, springy batter and the delicate flavor and aroma of cherry blossoms \ud83c\udf38 \nWe had fun experimenting\u2014filling them with red bean paste and shaping the batter in different ways. It was such an enjoyable process! \u2728\n<\/p>\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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Mixed flours M16 (white taiyaki mix by The Torigoe Co., Ltd.)\uff1a900g<\/li>\n
Red food coloring (Kyoritsu Shokuhin, Inc.)\uff1a some<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to make the batter<\/h3>\n
Mix together the mixed flours, cake flour, baking powder, and trehalose. \nOnce partially blended, incorporate the previously mixed water\u2780 and glycerin, followed by the egg whites. Transfer everything to a mixer and blend until smooth, with no lumps. Next, add the cooking oil and mix again until fully incorporated.\n<\/p>\n
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\nMix gently to avoid the dry ingredients from flying everywhere.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nPre-mix water\u2780 and glycerin before mixing further.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nAdd the egg whites and transfer to the mixer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nMix until smooth with no lumps, but avoid whipping. Then add the cooking oil and mix again.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
After the powders and liquids are well combined, cover the mixture with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature (around 20\u00b0C) for 30 minutes. \nOnce rested, add water\u2781 to adjust the consistency of the batter.\n<\/p>\n
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\nAllow the batter to rest for 30 minutes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nAfter the 30-minute rest, adjust the viscosity of the batter by adding water\u2781.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nThe viscosity of the batter should be between 10 dPa\/s and 15 dPa\/s. This time, it was 13 dPa\/s. The specific gravity was 1.2.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nAdd your desired amount of Jupe Sakura or red food coloring to finish the batter. \nTo add color, dissolve powdered coloring in water to create a coloring solution. Just a few drops are enough. \n(For this batch: 1g of coloring powder to 30g of water.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How to cook the batter<\/h3>\n
Set the Tabletop Pancake Cooker to 120\u2103. \nApply oil (Bitakatto SL) on the copper cooking surface, dispense the batter, and then cover. \nAfter 1 minute and 30 seconds, flip it over, and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds (a total cooking time of 2 minutes).\n<\/p>\n
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\nApply plenty of oil to help the pancake release easily.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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\nCover and cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nFlip, cook for another 30 seconds\u2014done!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Examples of fillings<\/h3>\n
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\nFill with white bean paste or smooth red bean paste.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
\nTop with salted cherry blossoms \ud83c\udf38<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nYou can even shape them like flowers \ud83c\udf39<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Extra insights<\/h3>\n
We also experimented with using a sauce dispenser to make fun, swirling pancakes! Just squeeze the batter into any shape you like\u2014circles, diagonals, or swirls\u2014and cook as usual. They turned out super cute, so we highly recommend giving it a try! \u266a\n<\/p>\n
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\nTry piping the batter into different shapes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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\nThe results were absolutely adorable \u266a<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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We were able to make beautifully pale pink pancakes without browning them! \nTo make flipping easier, we suggest using a little extra oil on the cooking surface. \nWe filled them with white bean paste or smooth red bean paste and topped them with salted cherry blossoms\u2014the perfect balance of sweet and salty \u2728 \nPlease try making these soft, sakura mochi-inspired pancakes! \ud83c\udf38<\/p>\n
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