Apple Ring Pancakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the pancakes
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1 cup (240g) plain yogurt
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon melted butter
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 cup (125g) flour, spooned and leveled, not scooped
→ Additionally
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4 small apples (20oz/570g), soft variety like Gala
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Clarified butter or vegetable oil for frying
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Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
# Instructions:
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Mix yogurt, eggs, vanilla, sugar, melted butter, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl until well combined. Gradually whisk in the flour until just mixed - be careful not to overmix!
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Peel the apples and remove the cores. Slice them into rings about 1/3 inch (5-7mm) thick - don't cut them thicker or they won't cook through properly.
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Heat some clarified butter or oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Dip each apple ring in the batter, then place in the pan. If there's too much batter in the center hole, remove some with a spoon to ensure even cooking. Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook until done. They shouldn't feel soft in the middle.
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Transfer to serving plates and dust with powdered sugar (when slightly cooled) or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (while still warm). Serve immediately!
# Notes:
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This recipe uses yogurt instead of the traditional milk for thicker batter that coats the apples perfectly and creates incredibly soft, fluffy pancakes.
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For correct flour measurement, use the spoon and level method: fluff the flour, spoon it into your measuring cup, and sweep off excess with a knife. This prevents dense, dry pancakes.
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If you prefer a traditional version with milk instead of yogurt, use: 3/4 cup (180g) milk, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 1/2 cups (190g) flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.